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 immigration: Immigrants have rights too

Undocumented immigrants who are currently living in California or other areas of the country are, more than likely, in constant fear of being deported. These individuals just want a better life for themselves and their family members. However, working through the immigration process can take time, and it is unfortunate that numerous people are detained before they are able to obtain the necessary papers to remain in the country.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is charged with detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. Those usually sought often have criminal records, or are wanted for serious criminal offenses. While the job of ICE agents is not, by any means, easy, these individuals are still supposed to follow certain standards when performing the functions of their jobs. Sadly, numerous documented and undocumented immigrants have shared stories that do not paint ICE agents in a positive light.

In another part of the country, documented immigrants have claimed that ICE agents entered their homes, took photographs, interviewed U.S. citizen children without adults present and fingerprinted all residents — all without their permission. Immigration raids are nothing new. ICE agents are allowed to enforce immigration policy, but certain standards should be followed when gaining entrance to immigrants’ homes and in regards to the treatment of those residing in the homes.

Immigrants should not have to be afraid of how they will be treated if they are required to meet with members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Undocumented or not, people do have certain rights, including the right to representation and the right to receive fair treatment. Immigrants in California can seek legal representation to help with all immigrations matters, including applying for legal status, gaining citizenship, or fighting deportation and removal requests. Utilizing an attorney can help ensure that a person’s rights are not being violated and that he or she is given every possible opportunity to remain in the country with his or her family members.

Source: thinkprogress.org, “ICE Agent Allegedly Probed U.S. Citizen Child About ‘Inappropriate Touching’ During Surprise Visit“, Esther Yu-hsi, May 24, 2015

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