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

California’s own ‘Dream Act’ provides initial hope for many

Recently, California immigrants who were brought into the United States illegally by their parents were given a bit of hope from ‘The Dream Act.’ Many hope it will be the first step towards acquiring citizenship for many immigrants.

The president himself urged Latinos to help pressure politicians to overhaul the nation’s broken immigration laws.

The NCLR President lauded Obama for appointing the first Latina cabinet member (Labor Secretary Hilda Solis) and Associate Justice to the US Supreme Court (Honorable Sonia Sotomayor). However, she also cautioned there is unfinished business in our country. She emphasized that there continues to be a record number of deportations carried out by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

The president reiterated it was important to keep pressure on the politicians to fight for immigration reform. He also reminded the convention that he was sworn to uphold the laws, but at the same time can’t ignore the pain and heartbreak deportations cause.

The nonpartisan National Association of Appointed and Elected Latino officials called for the administration to seek immigration reform in increments, starting with the Dream Act.

Citizenship and naturalization issues can be complicated, with different enforcement attitudes depending on location. Groups such as NCLR continue to push to stop the deportation of non-criminal Latinos. They also urge the passage of laws that will permit children of immigrants to earn a green card. The law is in a state of flux with what many believe to be outdated and archaic laws and regulations still on the books. A California attorney experienced in immigration and citizenship issues may offer some support and understanding to those seeking permanent residency.

Source: SF Gate, “Obama courts Latino support on immigration reform,” Gary R. Martin, July 26, 2011

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