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

Fake companies exploit international students’ desire to stay

After studying in the United States, many international students in California may be looking for ways to remain in the country and continue to work legally. The F-1 visa program allows international students to work for U.S. companies after they graduate in order to obtain practical experience in their field after obtaining a degree. Some are accusing fake companies of exploiting students’ desire to build up their work experience in the country, saying that false employment records may be for sale for thousands of students every year.

The Optional Practical Training program allows students on an F-1 visa to remain in the country for 12 to 36 months after getting their degree to work in the field. Students can only apply for the program for a short time, from 90 days before the end of their program of study until 60 days after completion. This short window while looking for employment may drive many students into desperation. Some universities provide more guidance for students, helping them to understand the requirements for a work visa and other immigration restrictions and contacting employers in the program directly to verify a student’s employment and tasks. For some types of graduates, like engineers or architects, these types of programs can be invaluable for their careers.

However, some companies are accused of holding out false hope of employment in exchange for payment from students. These companies may exist on paper only, and their main business appears to be selling access to employment verification for OPT applicants. The owner of one of these companies has pleaded guilty of conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

It can be all too easy for students looking for solutions to become ensnared in bigger problems with the immigration system. An immigration law attorney may help students and companies to navigate employment immigration applications legally and successfully.

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