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

Immigration scams likely to accompany changes in policies

While many immigrants in California are anxiously waiting for President Obama’s executive orders regarding immigration to take effect, it is likely that scammers have already started to make their move. Immigration scams are nothing new. However, far too many people fall for the false promises offered, only to find themselves in a worse position after-the-fact.

Immigration advocacy groups in Southern California are working hard to spread the word to immigrants and their families of potential schemes. The immigration process can be confusing and frightening to work through alone, and scammers are using that to their advantage. They may offer themselves as notaries or consultants and charge thousands of dollars for their services. One woman reportedly paid $5,000 to an individual who claimed to be a notary and offered to help her attain a green card. He vanished soon after the money was pai, leaving her without the promised document and out a great deal of money.

While hearing these types of stories may make immigrants want to try and work through the process alone, they need to know that there are those who can actually help and do hold proper licensing and are recognized by the Justice Department . While it is understandable for immigrants to want a quick fix, taking the time to research a consultant’s or legal adviser’s credibility can save them money and heartache. As soon as immigration scammers get their money, it is likely that money will never be recovered by the victims.

California residents who are in need of legitimate legal services can seek assistance from an experienced immigration attorney. Those who are licensed and recognized by the state can help through every stage of the immigration process. They will work hard to get their clients the legal documents needed to work, live and gain access to public services.

Source: NBC Los Angeles, “Concerns Mount Over Immigration Scams“, Amy Corral and Randy Mac, Dec. 3, 2014

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