08 Apr 2026 A Mother and Son Reunited
For 19 years, “Citizen Pinoy” has been a trusted resource for Filipinos seeking U.S. immigration help. Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel calls it “Citizen Puti” for Ricky Lee, an American fan who played a key role in a touching family reunion.
Ricky, married to Filipina Martha, is such an avid viewer of Citizen Pinoy, that he once corrected a Seattle attorney on immigration law based on what he learned from the show. This episode features Ricky, Martha, and her son Aries, who finally joined his mother in the U.S. after an 11-year wait.
Despite delays and setbacks, Aries and his daughter Arya were granted immigrant visas in April 2024. Now reunited, the family begins a new chapter in the U.S., with Ricky getting the chance to meet his idol, Atty. Gurfinkel, face-to-face.