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

Women’s groups push immigration reform in California, elsewhere

Prompted by the belief that immigration policy has the greatest effect on women and children, several advocacy groups are leading a charge for reform. A coalition comprised mainly of women’s advocacy groups announced recently that they will continue their quest to improve immigration policy and practices. They say it is the only way to ensure reform efforts progress for families in California and across the nation.

Headed up by the advocacy group We Belong Together, the coalition consists of females, union workers and community organizations. They intend to hold public fasts and targeted attacks to draw attention to their cause. These efforts are expected to begin in early spring.

Although the group is not affiliated with a specific political party, officials within the organization say they intend to shine a light on inaction. They claim ignoring the need for change in this area will not make it go away. They say inactivity comes with too high a cost.

About three-fourths of the immigrants currently living in America are either a woman or a child, according to officials within the group. Many live with the constant worry that they or their families will be torn apart because of issues with the current immigration laws and policies. Educating them about their rights and how they might be improved is one of the keys to success, officials say.

A California House Representative claims that efforts to push through immigration reform have a high possibility of success. She says the people most affected by the issue must concentrate their efforts towards positive change if it is to take place. She urged women’s groups to organize and band together on this issue much like they have done successfully in the past.

Many people agree that immigration reform is needed greatly. The disagreement occurs when determining how that might best be accomplished. Whatever the answer, working towards better, more equitable immigration laws and policies is something almost anyone can endorse.

Source: Time, Immigration Reform: Women to Pressure House Republicans in Congress, Maya Rhodan, Feb. 19, 2014

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