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 bill: Closer to easier citizenship and naturalization?

The state of California has taken one more step in securing rights for immigrants. A new bill has recently passed allowing young immigrants living illegally in the country to obtain driver’s licenses. This move could appeal heavily to Hispanic voters within the region and could also eventually lean toward easing citizenship and naturalization for immigrants.

Proponents of the bill claim it as a victory for people who were brought to this country as children and who have been living within the rules of American society. The bill overwhelmingly passed the state’s Assembly and has been sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. The passage of the bill has spotlighted California as a “major proponent of integration” for undocumented immigrants who entered the country when they were children.

California has a markedly different stance on citizenship and naturalization than some other states in the country. This most recent move stands to benefit thousands of undocumented immigrants within San Diego and the rest of California. The state currently has approximately 2.6 million undocumented immigrants, the largest number in America. The passage of the driver’s license bill could help many immigrants find work because they will have proper identification.

The state of California appears to be proactively fighting for immigrants’ rights. Eventually, bills like these could pave the way for an easier citizenship and naturalization process for undocumented immigrants. Immigrants who plan to pursue American citizenship would be well advised to gain in-depth knowledge of the guidelines, paperwork and legalities involved before moving forward in the process.

Source: Reuters, “California okays driving licenses for some illegal immigrants,” Mary Slosson, Aug. 31, 2012

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