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 is consular processing and who is eligible?

For those who wish to gain permanent residency status, there are basically two paths that can be utilized to achieve this goal. One way is to apply for an adjustment of status. The other is to use consular processing. Prospective immigrants, who wish to enter California or other areas of the country, may achieve permanent residency status through consular processing — if they meet certain eligibility requirements and if the appropriate steps are followed.

Before an immigrant applies for consular processing, it will be important to determine if this path to permanent residency status is actually a good fit for his or her current situation. Consular processing applications are typically filed in a U.S. Department of State consulate located within the immigrant’s home country. Those who already have an immigrant visa number, or are the beneficiaries of an approved immigration petition, can apply for permanent residency status this way before even coming to the United States.

The steps of consular processing include filing a formal petition, waiting for a decision, receiving an immigration visa packet and receiving a green card shortly after entering the country. Sounds simple enough, but, as with all immigration procedures, it is not as simple as it appears to be. Basis for immigration must be shown and approved, and a number of other potential issues could result in a petition being denied.

Prospective immigrants and current immigrants in California can seek legal assistance to help in obtaining permanent residency status. As seeking an adjustment of status or utilizing consular processing each carries its own set of potential issues, an experienced immigration attorney can prove to be a valuable commodity. With assistance, it is possible to ensure that all petitions for permanent residency status are filed properly and without error, which can help move the process along. Legal guidance is also available should a petition for consular processing or adjustment of status be denied.

Source: uscis.gov, “Consular Processing“, Dec. 15, 2014

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