IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Jan Joseph Bejar
Immigration Attorney in San Diego, California
Jan Joseph Bejar A Professional Law CorporationSan Diego, CA
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Recipient, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Fellowship, 1980. Law Clerk and Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, Inc./Law Offices of Frederick Hetter, 1983-1984. Law Clerk and Free Lance Spanish Translator, 1980-1983. Legal Intern, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, San Diego, California, 1983. Professor, Clin…
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About the Attorney
Recipient, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Fellowship, 1980. Law Clerk and Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, Inc./Law Offices of Frederick Hetter, 1983-1984. Law Clerk and Free Lance Spanish Translator, 1980-1983. Legal Intern, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, San Diego, California, 1983. Professor, Clinical Course on Immigration Law, University of San Diego School of Law, 1994-. Participant, University of San Diego School of Law Mentoring Program for Diversity/Minority Law Students, 1992-. Speaker and Participant, Citizens and Immigrants for Equal Justice, 1999-2004. Frequent Speaker, Spanish Language…
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Radio/Television, Radio Programs and Immigration Law Seminars, 2003-. Speaker on immigration law issues at various conferences and legal training programs. Director, Immigration Law Clinic, U.S.D. Served as expert witness on immigration issues before California Superior Courts and Federal Courts. Member, Criminal Justice Act, Federal Criminal Defense Panel, 1988-1990. Counseling Attorney, Mexican Consulate, San Diego, California, 1999-. Federal Public Defender. Member, Board of Directors, Mexican Cultural Institute, San Diego, California, 1996-1998.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Refugee processing and Temporary Protected Status for nationals of designated countries.
- Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.
- Immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law
- B.A. Communication, University of California, San Diego
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1983)
- Admitted to practice in California (1983)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circuits (1990)
- AV Preeminent
Memberships
- State Bar of California – Commissioner, Board of Legal Specialization, Immigration and Nationality Law, 1999-2003 Chaired Commission, 2002-2003) American Immigration Lawyers Association (Co-Chairperson, San Diego Chapter, 1991-1992 Vice-Chairperson, San Diego Chapter, 1989-1991
Office & Service Areas
Jan Joseph Bejar A Professional Law Corporation
3230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103
Serving clients in San Diego and throughout California.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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