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

What should I do if immigration agents arrive at my house?

If you’re not a full United States citizen, and immigration agents come to your door, it could strike terror in your heart given recent events in which legal and undocumented residents were unexpectedly arrested by immigration authorities. If you’re facing a situation like this, and immigration agents are knocking on your door and ringing your doorbell, here is some important information that will help you navigate this circumstance:

1. Don’t open the door but ask who they are. With the door closed, specifically ask the people if they are immigration agents or if they have come from ICE.

2. Ask them why they have come to your home.

3. The immigration agents should not be able to legally enter your home without a warrant, even if you open the door. However, it’s safer to keep the door shut while talking to them. There’s always the chance that they’ll see something inside your home that gives them the excuse to enter.

4. Ask for an interpreter if the agents aren’t speaking your language.

5. If the agents want to come inside, ask if they have a signed judge’s warrant. An administrative warrant is not sufficient. Unless there is warrant signed by an actual judge, you don’t have to let them inside.

6. If they have a warrant, ask them to put it through the mail slot or under the door and read it carefully. Make sure it was issued by a court and signed by a judge. It should also name the person in your home and/or areas that shall be searched.

7. If it’s not a judge’s warrant, say, “I do not consent to your entry.”

8. If they force their way into your home, don’t try to resist them. You can, however, exercise your legal rights by stating, “I do not consent to your entry or to your search of these premises. I am exercising my right to remain silent. I wish to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.”

These guidelines could help you in the event that immigration agents come to your home. You may have other options available to you if you or a loved one has been arrested by immigration agents, so make sure you investigate your legal rights thoroughly.

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