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

Homeland Security adds asylum seekers to apprehension numbers

On Behalf of | Oct 10, 2016 | Asylum

Millions of people have emigrated from foreign lands, often enduring much suffering on their way to California and other states. Many come seeking, stating that to remain in their homelands would pose imminent risks of violence, extreme poverty and even death. Typically, those seeking urgent permission to reside in the United States would not be categorized the same as those crossing the borders illegally.

There have been many reports in recent years of asylum-seekers undergoing much trouble in the United States. Many have been wrongfully detained in immigrantion detention facilities where claims of unhygienic conditions and severe neglect and abuse exist. Another issue appears to be that Homeland Security has been including those seeking refuge in legitimate ways with those who are apprehended at the border for trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, causing confusion regarding true numbers of unlawful entries.

The Institute for Defense Analysis recently stated that there has been a substantial increase in the numbers of people seeking asylum at the Mexican border. In the past, many crossing the border were Mexican males who were trying to avoid being captured. Now, there are thousands of Central American families turning themselves in and appealing to the United States government for assistance.

As many who have sought asylum in the past know, their challenges do not end once the cross the borders into California or other areas in the nation. Language barriers, difficulty understanding immigrantion laws and issues regarding places to live, jobs and education mean the transition to new lifestyles is seldom easy. Anyone facing problems under such circumstances may seek guidance from an experienced immigrantion and naturalization attorney who can clarify legal aspects and provide suggestions as to how best to proceed in a particular situation.

Source: Fox News, “Report shows big increase in people seeking asylum on border“, Oct. 7, 2016

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