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A comparison of the H-1B and L-1 visas on caps, the lottery, costs, and timelines to help employers choose the right one.
Esra Nur Bulan focuses her practice on immigration law, humanitarian relief, and family-based petitions. A graduate of Penn State University School of Law and holding a law degree from Istanbul University, Ms. Bulan brings both international legal training and hands-on experience representing immigrant communities across the United States.
Ms. Bulan has successfully represented asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals navigating complex family and humanitarian immigration matters. Her experience includes managing legal aid teams, preparing clients for USCIS and immigration court proceedings, and overseeing legal strategy in high-volume nonprofit settings. She has handled a wide range of cases, including asylum, TPS, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and adjustment of status petitions.
Fluent in Turkish and English, Ms. Bulan draws on her bicultural background and legal acumen to advocate for immigrants and their families with empathy, clarity, and determination. She is committed to ensuring her clients are heard, protected, and fully informed throughout their legal journey.
Penn State University
(2017) – J.D.
Istanbul University Faculty of Law
(2016) – LL.B.
New York
Maryland
Connecticut
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