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 lawmakers propose bill to protect law-abiding immigrants

Many immigrants living in California and throughout the country know how difficult it can be obtain U.S. citizenship. But it can seem unfair to have the threat of deportation constantly hovering over your head if you work, pay taxes and follow the laws. Some California lawmakers have recognized this and are working to have a new bill put on the November ballot across the state. The proposal, if passed, could affect deportation and removal proceedings for many in our state.

The proposal, entitled the California Opportunity and Prosperity Act, aims to protect immigrants who have no criminal record, who speak English, and who are employed and pay taxes. The proposal would allow undocumented immigrants who have been living in the state since 2007 and meet these high standards to be added to a state immigration registry. Once on the registry, the names would be submitted to federal officials who would in turn be asked to make those on the registry a low priority for deportation.

Becoming a low priority for federal officials could assist many with avoiding the perils of deportation and removal proceedings. The bipartisan effort is intended to help many undocumented immigrants in California safely remain in the state. Proponents point out that legislation is very different from legislation that recently passed in Arizona.

Opponents of the bill say that immigration is a federal issue and not for a state to decide. It remains to be seen if California voters will have the opportunity to decide on this issue, which could affect deportation and removal proceedings for many.

Source: New America Media, “CA State Immigration Bill Vies for Spot on November Ballot,” April 10, 2012

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