U.S. embassy still open, despite USCIS Manila field office closure
Recently, the USCIS announced it will be closing its Manila field office. This has created a lot of confusion and...
12 June, 2019
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Nothing has been happening on my petition all these years!
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I am a U.S. citizen, and petitioned my sister and her family in 1995. It has now been...
05 June, 2019
Trump cracking down on immigrants who receive public assistance
On May 23, 2019, Pres. Trump issued a memorandum to strictly enforce obligations under affidavits of support (Form I-864), including: ...
29 May, 2019
Employer-sponsored green cards are still available despite H-2B ban
The USCIS has “de-listed” (or banned) Filipinos from applying for the seasonal/temporary H-2B visa. (This visa allows U.S. employers to...
21 May, 2019
Fees to NVC are application fees, not visa issuance fees
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I’m a U.S. citizen and petitioned my married son many years ago when my grandchildren were still very...
08 May, 2019
Employer-sponsored green cards are still available despite H-2B ban
Recently, the USCIS “de-listed” (or banned) Filipinos from applying for the seasonal/temporary H-2B visa. (This visa allows U.S. employers to...
01 May, 2019
State Department reports many Filipino family-based visas go unclaimed, resulting in the case being shred and priority date lost
Recently, officials from the U.S. State Department discussed the monthly Visa Bulletin and the movement of priority dates. (A priority...
16 April, 2019
What are a green card holders’ rights if they get stuck at the airport when returning to the U.S.?
Recently, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) posted a brochure concerning lawful permanent residents’ (LPR or green card holder) rights...
10 April, 2019
How deep will USCIS dig when you file for naturalization?
Many people think that once they obtain their green card, they are now “home free” as far as eligibility and...
03 April, 2019