CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 ADVISORY

Due to the health risks posed by the Corona Virus tragedy, our office is following the directives of the governor of California in order to minimize the risks to our staff, our clients and our community. Our office will continue to operate fully, as it has thus far, observing our normal schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will continue to schedule appointments to meet with clients and will do this via ZOOM or Telephone only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of our lawyers or staff members, please do so by calling our office at 619-291-1112. You can also contact us via e-mail at [email protected]janbejar.com

Thank you for your understanding.

AVISO DE CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19

Debido a los riesgos para la salud planteados por la tragedia del Virus Corona, nuestra oficina está siguiendo las directivas del gobernador de California para minimizar los riesgos para nuestro personal, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad. Nuestra oficina seguirá funcionando a pleno, como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cumpliendo con nuestro horario habitual, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. Continuaremos programando citas para reunirnos con los clientes y lo haremos solo a través de ZOOM o por teléfono.

Si desea programar una cita con alguno de nuestros abogados o miembros del personal, hágalo llamando a nuestra oficina al 619-291-1112. También puede contactarnos por correo electrónico a [email protected]

Gracias por su comprensión.

Resolving Immigration ProblemsIn An Honest & Responsible Manner

Naturalization ceremony welcomes thousands of new US citizens

This year, the 4th July holiday was more than a celebration of the nation’s independence for many immigrants. Naturalization ceremonies, organized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS), were held all over the country. In California, a ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center allowed thousands of people realize their dream of becoming US citizens.

Ceremony organizers said that over 8,000 people became U.S. citizens as part of the proceedings. Those involved took an oath and received a certificate confirming their adjustment of status. Family members and friends cheered for their loved ones outside of the Convention Center after the participants were granted their new status.

A young man from Chile was among the thousands of participants. He and his brother had lived in the U.S. for over ten years before applying to become citizens. His brother, a graduate student who became a naturalized citizen two months earlier, was also present to support him. His brother said that they never felt pressured to become naturalized or to assimilate into U.S. culture and that they are still trying to work out what being an American means to them.

Applying to live and work in the U.S. can be a complicated and overwhelming process, and for some immigrants in California, the wait to become citizens continues. Unfortunately, many immigrants are threatened with deportation before they have been able to apply for legal status. Navigating immigration law can often be a challenge, and many immigrants may find the advice of a knowledgeable legal professional helpful when petitioning for citizenship.

Source: Southern California Public Radio, “Thousands of immigrants become naturalized citizens at LA Convention Center,” 30 June 2011

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