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 employers may want more H-1B visas

When it comes to certain professional areas, there can be at times a lack of qualified personnel that can carry out necessary tasks. As a result, California employers may wish to hire individuals from other countries who could potentially be able to work in the United States on H-1B visas. However, there is a cap on the number of these visas that are allowed, and some companies are hoping that immigration reform could potentially increase that cap.

Some companies in the technological industry believe that there are too few qualified workers in the field. They also apparently believe that due to the cap on H-1B visas, they are unable to hire needed employees who are able to carry out the duties. They state that there are more open positions than there are individuals who are able to fill the spots.

On the other hand, some parties are concerned that the push for more H-1B visas is because in many cases, foreign workers are paid less than domestic workers. At this time, a debate continues as to whether the demand for workers is more than those available or if there are truly more workers than there are positions. As with many immigration and visa issues, the answers and results may not be available until immigration reform is settled.

H-1B visas can be beneficial for workers from other countries who are looking for employment in the United States as well as employers. However, because there is a cap on the number of these visas, not all individuals may be able to obtain the visa. As the push for an increase on the cap continues, concerned individuals living in California may wish to stay updated on how laws regarding these visas may change as immigration reform continues to be debated.

Source: CIO.com, As IT Presses for More H-1B Visas, Academics Question STEM Worker Shortage, Kenneth Corbin, March 17, 2014

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