Borton Petrini, LLP San Jose

Chuck Bonneau of our Sacramento office answered this frequently asked immigration law question: Question: I mailed an application to a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lockbox over a month ago and I still don’t have a receipt notice. Why is this happening? What can I do? Answer: On January 8, 2021, USCIS issued an update explaining thatfor a number of reasonssome USCIS lockbox locations are experiencing a six to eight week delay in issuing receipt notice...s. USCIS recommends filing online (when possible) to reduce waiting times. If you’re considering filing online, and need help, call our office today to speak with one of our seasoned immigration attorneys. http://bortonpetrini.com/pra/immigration-law-in-california/

Please join us in congratulating Attorney Sean Phillips on passing the bar! Sean will join his father in the San Jose office as a civil litigation attorney. We are excited that Sean will be part of our team of attorneys. http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/sean-phillips/

From all of us at Borton Petrini, LLP Wishing you a Happy Presidents’ Day.

Our Fresno office showed their support for local businesses this week by visiting La Torta in Downtown Fresno in the Galleria. Check them out on social media!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Attorney Aaron Aguirre, of our Fresno Office, recently prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of grocery store in a personal injury, slip and fall case. Aaron was able to successfully prove that the store did not have the opportunity to clean-up a spill prior to Plaintiff’s injury when the spill occurred immediately before the incident. Great job, Aaron. To learn more about Aaron, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/aaron-j-aguirre/

Attorney Luis Colula, of our Los Angeles office, answered this frequently asked question about immigration: After I have my Visa, will I be able to enter the United States? Maybe. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. A visa simply allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry and the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decides whether to authorize or deny admission to the United States. To find out more..., contact our team of immigration attorneys. Click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/pra/immigration-law-in-california/

#supportlocalsaturday An Administrative assistant in our Bakersfield office showed her support for her local Ramen place this week. What local restaurant do you think we should try?

In November 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of a revised version of the citizenship civics test for naturalization applicants with a filing date (also known as a receipt date) of Dec. 1, 2020, and beyond.

Effective January 1, 2021, coverage of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) was significantly expanded to include small businesses. Previously, the CFRA only applied to employers with 50 or more employees and now it has been expanded to companies that employ five or more employees. To find out about this recent expansion and other changes with the CFRA, contact your local Borton Petrini, LLP office to arrange a consult with one of our employment law attorneys at the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/practice/employment-and-labor-law/

Andrew Morgan, a partner in our Bakersfield office, took the time to answer today’s frequently asked question about immigration law: Q: If I am already in the U.S. and I am undocumented, can I apply for legal status? A: It depends. The answer to this question depends very much on your specific circumstances. There are several ways for people to obtain legal status if they are already in the U.S. and are currently undocumented, but the proper way of finding out if you qualify ...for one of those ways is to consult an immigration attorney. At Borton Petrini, LLP we have immigration attorneys in several of our offices state-wide. We offer phone and remote video consultations and client meetings, and we can exchange documents with you electronically where possible. Do not delay getting answers to your immigration questions. Contact us today at the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/pra/immigration-law-in-california/

Do you need assistance with a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order)? Lauren Franzella provides legal services for QDROs throughout the state of California. To learn more about Lauren, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/lauren-b-franzella/

Coming back after a long weekend, some motivation is needed. Amanda Kendzora, family law attorney in our Fresno office, has provided today’s Motivational Monday. To learn more, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/amanda-kendzora/

Even with social distancing, our Los Angeles office made sure to help their local community by collecting socks, hats and gloves to the local community. To learn more about our Los Angeles office, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/los-angeles/

Our Bakersfield office continued to support local by ordering their socially distanced Christmas lunch from Jake’s Tex Mex.

Today’s #MotivationalMonday is brought to you by Ieenor Lin. Ieenor is a Partner in our San Jose office who practices in Civil and Employment Law. To learn more about Ieenor, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/ieenor-w-lin/

I met with Claudia and she was very professional. She helped me file papers with the court on short notice and really went out of her way to help me. I would definitely recommend Borton Petrini.

Meet our Modesto attorneys! Our Modesto attorneys practice in a wide variety of practice areas, including family law, civil litigation, bankruptcy, probate and estate planning, construction litigation, employment law, immigration law and other practice areas. To find out more about our Modesto team, click here: http://bortonpetrini.com/borton-petrini-modesto-office/

#funfactfriday Borton Petrini, LLP has been in business for so long that founder, Attorney Fred Borton, used to ride his horse to Court! To learn more about the history of Borton Petrini, LLP click here: http://bortonpetrini.com/about-borton-petrini/

#throwbackthursday To say that George Martin (Attorney in our Bakersfield office) loves Halloween would be an understatement. For today’s Throwback Thursday, vote on which of George’s Halloween costumes you like better. To learn more about George, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/george-f-martin/

Bakersfield based Partner Andrew Morgan has provide the Immigration Q&A this week. Is membership in the Communist Party or other totalitarian party grounds for inadmissibility to the United States? Yes. As of October 2, 2020, USCIS issued policy guidance on this issue. The USCIS Policy Manual to addresses the inadmissibility based on membership in or affiliation with the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party. It states that membership in or affiliation with the ...Communist Party or any other totalitarian party is inconsistent and incompatible with the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America because the oath includes pledging to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States. This new policy manual section provides applicants guidance on how to adjudicate inadmissibility due to membership in the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party in the context of adjustment of status applications. Further, according to USCIS the inadmissibility ground for membership in or affiliation with the Communist or any other totalitarian party is part of a broader set of laws passed by Congress to address security and safety threats to the United States. Generally, unless otherwise exempt, any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible to the United States. It is important to understand that this ground of inadmissibility only applies to aliens seeking immigrant status, for example aliens inside the United States applying to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident. This area of the law is constantly changing. If you would like to learn more information regarding your specific circumstances, contact one our immigration attorneys. You can find out more about our team of immigration attorneys here: http://bortonpetrini.com/pra/immigration-law-in-california/

Another Borton Petrini, LLP attorney was highlighted by San Francisco Magazine! Family law attorney Natalie Packer, of our Fresno office, made San Francisco Magazine’s annual list of Top Young Women Attorneys in Northern California for family law. Please join us in congratulating Natalie!

Thanks to Mac Prout for providing today’s Motivational Monday. Mac is the Managing Attorney in our Sacramento office. To learn more about Mac, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/r-mac-prout/

Senior Counsel Fred Begun has explained the purpose of a having a Will in California in a very straightforward format. Click on the link below to learn more.

Meet our San Jose attorneys! Our San Jose office is filled with attorneys that practice in an array of practice areas. To learn more about these attorney, click the link below. http://bortonpetrini.com/borton-petrini-san-jose-office/

#funfactfriday Can you recognize this Partner? Diana Christian of our Bakersfield office enjoys skydiving during her free time. To learn all about Diana, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/diana-l-christian/

#throwbackthursday to 2015, when the California Mock Trial case was named after Partner Mark Shem, due to his years of dedicated volunteer service with the Lynbrook High School Mock Trial team. Mark is a Partner in our San Jose office. To find out more about Mark, click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/attorneys/mark-w-shem/

Modesto based Partner Claudia Aceves has answered the Q&A for Immigration this week. Q: Do I need to go through the entire application process to renew my non-immigrant visa? A: Yes, you will have to go through the entire visa application process every time that you want to apply for a visa, even if your visa is still valid. In some situations, a visa applicant may not have to be interviewed when renewing a non-immigrant visa. Also, some non-immigrant visas can be extended... (not renewed) by filing form I-539 with the USCIS. You should consult with one of our immigration attorneys to help determine the best path forward for your situation. To find out more about our team of immigration attorneys click the link below: http://bortonpetrini.com/pra/immigration-law-in-california/