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

Seeking asylum may pave the way to citizenship in America

On Behalf of | Feb 24, 2021 | Asylum

Do you suffer from religious persecution or mistreatment in your country of origin? Do you fear for your life or expect to be tortured if you remain in your nation? If you answered yes, then seeking asylum could be your path to eventual citizenship in the U.S.

Asylees have rights in the country!

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, those granted asylum in American enjoy many rights. Some of these include:

  • The right to live and work anywhere in the nation, including California
  • The right to get a driver’s license
  • The right to attend public school
  • The right to leave and then return to the nation
  • The right to get an unrestricted Social Security card
  • The right to petition to bring family members to join you in America

Best of all, asylees have the right to apply for permanent American citizenship after only one year of living in the country.

How an attorney can help

You must prove that you need and deserve asylum before it can be granted to you. We have found that most immigrants benefit from attorney guidance when seeking asylum. The right legal advocate can help you collect evidence to strengthen your asylum application.

Another critical role a lawyer fills involves finding situations like yours in which petitioners have received asylum in the past. Presenting these cases in a formal setting can show courts why you deserve status as an asylee. Legal representation also ensures that your rights remain protected at all stages of your case.

Continue exploring our blog and website content for additional information on seeking asylum and citizenship in the state of California.

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