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ATTORNEYS CAN HELP YOU FIGHT FOR YOUR "IMMIGRATION FREEDOM"
by Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
The Fourth of July is a time to reflect on freedom.
Many Filipinos came to the U.S. in the hopes of providing a better
future for their family and enjoying the many freedoms America
has to offer. By sending money back home to their family, Filipinos
are able, in their own little way, to help not only the loved
ones they left behind, but the Philippine economy as well. Unfortunately,
many Filipinos in the U.S. suffer through the pain and sorrow
of separation from their loved ones. But they courageously endure
this sacrifice in order to provide a better future for their family
and to help their own country.
Many Filipinos are fighting for another kind of
freedom in the United States -- freedom from fear of being deported,
and freedom from an uncertain future. They know that until they
have legalized their status in America, they will continue to
be haunted by the fear of being caught and deported, or being
forced to accept work far below their education, experience, and
skill.
Many Filipinos are faced with a battle for their
"immigration freedom". Knowing Filipinos' courage and
perseverance, I know many of them will prevail. However, with
current immigration laws becoming more strict, their battle has
become even more difficult.
Immigration attorneys can help you win this battle.
Attorneys can help you assess your immigration situation, identify
options available to you, and once the best option is chosen,
fight with you all the way until you have won the battle for your
immigration freedom, by way of a green card or other legal status.
Although I have always believed in the intelligence
and courage of the Filipino people, I must remind you not to fight
this battle alone, or without the assistance of a reputable attorney.
In military battles, there are many hidden land mines along the
way. Freedom fighters need the help of those familiar with the
battlefield, to clear the way for them, and guide them to victory.
In the same manner, the immigration process is full of complex
procedures and requirements, and immigration attorneys can help
clear the way for you. An attorney can make sure that you meet
all the requirements, submit the correct documents, and make a
clear and convincing presentation of your case.
After the battle's smoke has cleared (when you finally
obtain a green card or other legal status), then you will have
won another kind of freedom -- freedom to be with your family,
freedom from fear of being caught by INS and being deported (or
removed), most important of all, freedom to go back to the Philippines,
secure in knowing that you can safely return to the U.S., without
fear of being turned back by the INS. Then you can be with your
loved ones, so you can freely pursue the American Dream.
This Independence Day, you should finally declare
your own independence from your immigration problems, so you can
finally live "free" in the "Land of Opportunity".
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