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...
08 April, 2026
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Comatose Mother Gets to Fulfill the American Dream for Her Children
Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel (right) tackles a complex and difficult case. Judy was petitioned by her father in 1993, but...
08 April, 2026
USCIS and NVC Lose Mother’s Petition for Daughter
Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel (left) works like an immigration sleuth to locate a mother’s missing petition for her daughter and...
08 April, 2026
A Mother’s Unwavering Fight to Reunite Her Family
Cristy (2nd from left), who gave up her green card in 2009 to return to the Philippines and care for...
08 April, 2026
Petition Dies Twice Yet Still Revived
Life got too busy for Alice while she was raising her two sons in Dubai. She ended up abandoning the...
08 April, 2026
Visa Finally Issued to 40-Year-Old Child
When Raymond and Gail left their children in the Philippines in 1995, they hoped and prayed that their kids would...
08 April, 2026
A Lesson in Fraud
Some people commit fraud. They may have entered the U.S. under a different name. Some may have submitted fake documents....
24 September, 2024
Ultimate Sacrifice for the American Dream
When Dad Romeo (standing, left) and Mom Connie (standing, 2nd from right) came to the U.S. to visit in 1994,...
24 September, 2024
Saved From Deportation By Becoming An “Instant” Citizen
One time, my office was representing a Filipino who was a long-time green card holder but was in deportation/removal proceedings....
11 September, 2024