08 Apr 2026 Phantom Marriage Nearly Blocks Nurse’s Green Card
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Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel shares the extraordinary story of Cielo Flaviano, a nurse from the Philippines, whose green card journey faced a major hurdle due to her husband Carlos’ past visa application mishap. Years earlier, Carlos mistakenly “confessed” to being married during his U.S. visa interview, leading to a denial and a fraud charge. With Atty. Gurfinkel’s help, Carlos cleared his record, obtained his green card, and later petitioned for Cielo after they married.
When Cielo’s visa priority date became current, the couple sought Atty. Gurfinkel’s guidance and she was granted her visa, joining Carlos in Chicago in September 2024.