What type of law does Buhler Thomas Law practice?
Buhler Thomas Law is a dedicated immigration law firm focused exclusively on U.S. immigration matters. The team develops customized, well-planned legal strategies tailored to each client’s situation rather than relying on generic templates.
How long has Buhler Thomas Law been helping clients?
Founding attorney Kim Buhler-Thomas has more than 30 years of experience practicing immigration law and guiding clients through complex U.S. immigration processes.
What immigration services does Buhler Thomas Law offer?
The firm assists with non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, family-based and employment-based immigration, green cards, and naturalization. Buhler Thomas Law also advises employers on compliance, including PERM labor certifications and employment-based sponsorship.
Appointments and Payments
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment through the “Schedule an Appointment” portal on the website or by calling the office directly. New clients are encouraged to complete the online intake form in advance so the attorney can review their situation before the meeting.
Are remote consultations available?
Yes. Buhler Thomas Law offers video and telephone consultations to clients throughout the United States and around the world.
What are your office hours?
Office hours are Monday–Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and on designated holidays.
Do I need to prepare any documents or forms before meeting with an attorney?
New clients should complete the online client intake form before their consultation and bring any relevant immigration notices, passports, and prior applications, if available.
How do clients pay for legal services?
Clients may pay through the firm’s secure online payment portal, and additional payment arrangements can be discussed with the office as needed.
Attorney Credentials and Licensure
Who is Kim Buhler-Thomas?
Kim Buhler-Thomas is the firm’s founder and lead attorney. She has over three decades of experience in immigration law and represents both individual and corporate clients in a wide range of immigration matters.
What is Kim Buhler-Thomas’s educational background?
Kim earned her J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School and holds a B.A. in International Relations with an emphasis in Chinese language.
What are her licensure and professional memberships?
Kim is licensed to practice law in Utah and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. She has been an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for many years.
Are there other attorneys at the firm?
Yes. Attorney David B. Thomas also practices with the firm. He is licensed in Utah and Idaho and admitted to practice before several federal courts.
Does the firm participate in community or pro bono work?
Yes. The attorneys at Buhler Thomas Law are active in community service and, when possible, provide pro bono or reduced-fee assistance in appropriate cases.
Service Areas and Types of Clients
What geographic areas does the firm serve?
Although based in Provo, Utah, Buhler Thomas Law serves clients throughout the state, including Provo, Orem, Salt Lake City, Ogden, St. George, Logan, and Lehi. With remote consultation options, the firm also represents clients nationwide and internationally.
Who are the firm’s typical clients?
The firm represents a broad range of clients, including individuals and families, universities, STEM-industry employers, school districts, multinational companies, and financial institutions.
Does the firm work with employers as well as individuals?
Yes. Buhler Thomas Law regularly assists employers with visa sponsorship, PERM labor certification, compliance strategies, and hiring and retaining international talent.
Do you assist clients outside the United States?
Yes. Through video and telephone consultations, Buhler Thomas Law works with clients who are located anywhere in the U.S. or abroad and need assistance with U.S. immigration matters.