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

Removal of conditional residence status for entrepreneurs

Being granted permanent residence in the United States does not come without conditions. It is possible for those currently residing in California or elsewhere to seek the removal of conditional residence status by filing the appropriate petitions. Different paperwork will need to be filed based upon the reason for seeking to remove conditions — such as for marriage or for entrepreneurs/investors.

Those who enter the country for business purposes may be granted conditional permanent resident status. This is generally valid for two years. Approximately 90 days before one’s green card expires, an individual may file a petition to remove conditions. The petition that is needed is called Form I-829.

After filing this petition, one’s permanent resident status will be extended. The length of the extension is usually six months, but it may be longer depending on how long it takes immigrantion officials to process the petition. Failing to file a Form I-829 before one’s green card expires will result in one being considered removable from the country — unless a late petition is submitted with an explanation for the delay.

Filling out a form and submitting it to immigrantion authorities may seem simple enough, but there are a number of things that can go wrong. Paperwork issues are a major problem and are valid reasons for petition denials. An experienced attorney can help those immigrants currently residing in California for business purposes seek removal of conditional residence status. With help, paperwork issues can be avoided and any other problems quickly resolved.

Source: uscis.gov, “Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence for Entrepreneurs (Investors)“, Accessed on March 17, 2016

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