Filipina’s Naturalization Denied Because of Fixed Marriage Accusation
A Filipina recently consulted with me after receiving a denial on her naturalization application, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
11 March, 2026
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Do Pleas For Mercy Help Your Immigration Case?
Some people believe that if they beg and plead with immigration officers, pointing out their sacrifices, contributions, and desire to...
04 March, 2026
Can Trump Denaturalize and Deport Somali Citizens?
Recent news has been dominated by the alleged massive multi-billion-dollar fraud in the Somali community in Minneapolis, where businesses were...
18 February, 2026
USCIS Cracking Down On VAWA Filing Abuse
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a law (or program) designed to allow certain aliens to file a self-petition...
11 February, 2026
Your Social Media Postings Could Result In Visa Refusal
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that as of December 15, 2025, U.S. embassies will more intensely examine visa...
21 January, 2026
USCIS Checking Visitor Visa Applications For Fraud
A Filipina mother and her U.S. citizen daughter recently consulted with me after the mother’s adjustment of status was denied...
04 February, 2026
Filipino’s Tourist Visa Revoked While on Vacation
Imagine taking a vacation to the U.S. on your tourist visa to visit family and friends. Your tourist visa may...
28 January, 2026
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Case On Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
When Trump took office in January 2025, he immediately signed an executive order restricting the birthright citizenship of children born...
06 December, 2025
Filipina Mother Deported Because Of Missing Document
Recently, an elderly Filipina mother, being petitioned by her U.S. citizen daughter, was ordered deported/removed because her daughter allegedly failed...
07 January, 2026