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

Meeting with immigration officer doesn’t have to be intimidating

Those who are working on their immigration status will, understandably, have a lot of questions and fears about the entire process — especially if an interview is required. Immigrants in California and across the country can seek the help of a local immigration attorney to prepare them for and provide support throughout all immigration procedures. Utilizing the experience an attorney in this field brings to the table can calm fears and prepare petitioners for every issue that may present itself.

Going through an interview, for any situation, is stressful for most people. So, it is easy to imagine how intimidating an interview regarding immigration status can be. The results of this interview will affect the future of the petitioner and his or her family.

While it is impossible to prepare for everything that may come up during an immigration interview, there are some things that can help everything go as smoothly as possible. For instance, it is possible to take an interpreter into the meeting so that any language barrier is not an issue. Immigrants are also allowed to bring legal representation into an interview. Having support at this crucial meeting can make it less overwhelming and easier to calmly and carefully answer any questions immigration officers may have.

While it is possible to make it through the immigration process without legal assistance, when problems arise, they can be difficult to overcome alone. An immigration attorney can help those progressing through the required procedures — interview included — be prepared for what lies ahead. Immigrants in California do not need to be intimidated by the paperwork or by immigration officers, especially if they have help on their side.

Source: FindLaw, “Immigration Interview Do’s and Don’ts“, Accessed on March 16, 2015

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