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

Assistance with green cards for investing in certain ventures?

Wouldn’t it be nice to get a green card without having to go through the traditional channels? Well, for those who can afford to invest in certain business ventures in the United States, a certain visa program does make this type of assistance with green cards a possibility. Unfortunately, there have been several fraud investigations opened as a result of issues with the program. One company being investigated is actually located in California.

The EB-5 visa, often referred to as the $500,000 greed card or an investor visa, is something that foreigners may apply for with the hopes of obtaining green cards without having to go through the regular immigrantion procedures. Those who invest $500,000 or more in select ventures, which results in the creation of 10 or more jobs within two years, can be given green cards. For those with the funds, this program is certainly appealing.

Unfortunately, there are those ready and willing to take advantage of these investors. In fact, there are currently 59 active investigations into what are believed to be EB-5 scams. For example, a firm in California is under investigation for trying to get investors to supply funds for a questionable oil drilling business. Because of this, and other concerns, lawmakers are looking to make adjustments to the program.

Despite any problems surrounding the EB-5 program, in 2014 the 10,000 available visas were claimed in just a few months. Over the life of the program, several reputable ventures have taken off and thousands of jobs have been created. For those seeking assistance with green cards, an experienced attorney can offer information and guidance regarding not only this program, but other immigrantion issues as well.

Source: ABC News, “Dozens of Fraud Investigations Target US immigrantion Program for Rich Foreigners“, Matthew Mosk, Aug. 12, 2015

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