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

President plans a change to “merit-based” immigration

President Trump announced that immigration law may change soon in California and across the country. Trump calls his plan “merit-based” immigration. The plan is likely to further restrict immigration, particularly family-based immigration. Trump has promised an executive action and not a law because a law would have to pass through Congress.

What is merit-based immigration?

Trump’s plan awards points to potential immigrants based on employment factors. These factors would be set in place by the government rather than employers. First, an immigrant must qualify as a skilled professional. Then, they earn points for things like education, time spent at the job and language abilities. The idea is that if you earn enough points, you get in.

Immigration experts can only guess what is in the plan based on the White House’s previous statements on immigration. One potential plan eliminates all family and employment-based immigration, replacing it with the merit factors. H-1B immigrants may see their place in the line change, their spouses lose their ability to work or the need to re-certify every six years.

What is the timeline for this executive order?

These changes may not happen because the president might face a short time-line. An election loss would make Jan. 19, 2021, the last date for action. For a rule to go into effect, it would have to be posted 30 or 60 days before it can begin. After that, the administration has to allow public comment and reaction to those comments. If Trump does not issue this order in September, it is not likely to happen.

What does this mean? There could be major changes happening to the American immigration system without Congressional action, or nothing may happen. An immigration attorney is responsible for keeping up with the latest changes in immigration law, so those who might be affected may want to speak with an attorney to make contingency plans.

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