NOW a full-fledged American citizen, Pastor Bautista is working on the petition of his dear wife, Trinidad, with the help of Atty. James Beirne

PASTOR Bautista was a typical country boy in the Philippines. Born and raised under modest conditions in Morong, Rizal, Mang Pastor, as he is fondly called, did not get the chance to pursue his education. After finishing primary school, he decided to help his family make money for their daily subsistence.

Mang Pastor did well for himself, considering his circumstances. Later on when he had a family of his own, Mang Pastor managed to establish a duck farm and a sari-sari (mini) store that helped him send his three children to school.

One of them, Elvira Bautista-Concepcion, achieved what her father could only hope he did. She finished college, earning a B.S. degree in Chemistry and went on to make a good living here in the United States. As soon as Elvira settled in her new home country, she immediately filed a petition for her father, who finally set foot on American soil in June 1993.

After more than seven years of residency in the U.S., Mang Pastor decided to apply for naturalization with the INS. Everything turned out well except for the interview, which he failed because of his poor command of English. Unable to answer correctly at least seven questions, he also did not make it the second time.

“Nahirapan akong intindihin ang mga tanong dahil mabilis sila magsalita. Mababa lamang ang pinag-aralan ko kaya simple lamang ang alam kong Ingles (I could not understand the questions. The INS officer spoke too fast. My knowledge of English words and phrases is very limited),” explained Mang Pastor.

Frustrated and helpless, Mang Pastor and his daughter decided to seek the assistance of Atty. James Beirne of the Asian American Legal Center (AALC). After looking into the case, the lawyer decided to accompany Mang Pastor to his third interview along with a Filipino interpreter. Mang Pastor passed the interview with flying colors. At last, Mang Pastor is now a full-fledged American citizen.

Mang Pastor cannot wait to have his beloved wife, Trinidad, enjoy the benefits of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. He filed a petition for her with the help of the Law Offices of James G. Beirne and is confident that everything will go smooth and easy. “Lumapit muli kami kay Atty. Beirne upang mapadali ang proseso ng petisyon ko sa aking kabiyak (We are again seeking the help of Atty. Beirne to make the processing of my wife’s petition trouble-free),” Mang Pastor said.

Mang Pastor is only one of the many people that AALC has helped over the years. For over a decade, the Law Offices of Atty. James Beirne has helped thousands of individuals turn their dreams into reality by giving them the best solution to their legal problems, be it immigration or financial matters.

Through the years, the Law Offices of James G. Beirne has built a solid reputation as one of the more reliable and competent law offices in Southern California. People have come from faraway places to seek the professional help of Atty. Beirne and his team of professional and skilled consultants.

The Law Offices of James G. Beirne offers services in immigration, including family, fiancée and employment petitions, inter-company transfers, investor and student visas, veteran petitions, deportation defense, naturalization and visa extensions. The Center also handles bankruptcy and debt consolidation cases. Moreover, the law center can simplify complicated cases such as divorce involving missing spouse, minor children or joint property at a very simple price.

It is important to have an expert handle your case, said Atty. Beirne. It would be wise to use the services of a lawyer who understands the law better, especially if the client feels that he has a weak case. Lawyers get the latest feedback on amendments or changes in the interpretation of existing laws. A lawyer can come up with the right words and essential documentation to convince the authorities to act in favor of the client.

With his more than ten years of experience in immigration law, clients can count on Atty. James Beirne to handle any problem in immigration, bankruptcy and divorce. He is a member of the highly respected American Immigration Lawyers Association, and a licensed and active member of the State Bar of California. Since the Law Offices of James G. Beirne was established over a decade ago, Atty. Beirne has made the American dream come true for many Asians, as he has helped reunite countless families and provide financial relief to many.

The law center has 22 consultants who are proficient in immigration, bankruptcy and divorce matters. The Law Offices of James G. Beirne offers free initial consultation and can be assured that each case will be treated with strict confidentiality. The law office upholds honesty and upfrontness. They do not give false hopes, keeping in mind that clients would want to hear the truth about their cases.

The Law Offices of James G. Beirne are located in Glendale (520 E. Wilson Ave., Ste. 110 & 115, Glendale, CA 91206), Cerritos (17215 Studebaker Rd., Ste. 380, Cerritos, CA 90703) and Riverside (3890 11th Street, Suite 115, Riverside, CA 92501).