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

Student wins release from immigration detention

California residents dealing with the immigration system might be very concerned about the potential for detention, especially with widespread publicity focusing on raids targeting undocumented aliens or those with deportation orders. Several people have been held in immigration detention centers for long periods of time, something that raises further concern among vulnerable groups. However, some do successfully challenge immigration detention and return home, including one high school student from Chicago. This student’s classmates raised over $10,000 in a crowdfunding effort to pay legal fees and secure her release.

The 18-year-old student fled Honduras along with her father after she was sexually assaulted by gang members. They claimed asylum, but have faced difficulties after they missed a scheduled court hearing in February 2019. They say that they missed the hearing due to a mistake in scheduling and paperwork. After they showed up to their next hearing in October, they were arrested and suddenly taken to an immigration detention center. When the woman arrived in the U.S., she was still a minor; she noted that she did not expect that turning 18 meant that she would be taken to a county jail also serving as a detention center.

Her father is still being held in immigration detention in the jail, which contracts with the federal government to hold immigrants. The woman will return to school and could graduate alongside her fellow students in May. The case has highlighted concerns about lengthy detention periods and poor conditions for immigrants facing deportation.

Many people seeking asylum have suffered severe trauma and violence but still may contend with deportation threats and the immigration detention system. An immigration law attorney could help a client protect their rights and work to secure their freedom.

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