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

What are deportation and removal proceedings?

There is a relatively large group of immigrants in California, many of whom have constant fears about the possibility of being deported. It is certainly understandable that those facing deportation and removal proceedings may have numerous questions regarding what these proceedings entail. It is important to note that every case is different and laws may vary slightly depending on individual circumstances, but some basic procedures typically apply to most cases.

Deportation simply is the removal of a foreigner from the country for violating immigration laws. There are several government agencies involved in this process; some who are responsible for detaining undocumented immigrants and others who preside over the court proceedings. A removal hearing is performed to determine if immigration laws were broken and if deportation is warranted.

Removal proceedings start with a notice to appear. This notice is served to the immigrant and includes several key facts of information regarding their specific case, including the nature of the proceedings, charges filed for any laws violated, consequences for not showing up to scheduled hearings and a notice of rights regarding obtaining legal counsel. For immigrants who have been detained, bond can be paid for release and a bond hearing can be scheduled to appeal the bond amount. With or without legal counsel, a case can be made during the removal hearing for these individuals to remain in the country.

The end result of removal proceedings in California will vary from person to person. For some, it may result in deportation to their home country, while others are granted permission to stay. The outcome is usually determined by the immigrant’s eligibility for removal relief. Certain criteria must be met to obtain this relief, which can be somewhat complicated to understand yet entirely possible to qualify for. The idea of deportation and removal proceedings can be frightening, but understanding the process and seeking assistance when needed can help ease fears and help prepare for what lies ahead.

Source: findlaw.com, “The Removal Process,” July 31, 2014

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