CSPA: When Not To Expedite
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: My employer recently agreed to petition me for a green card. They’ve already started the recruitment/advertising stage and...
05 March, 2024
Immigration Articles
Cable 99: A Consul’s Guide To Working Constructively With Attorneys
February 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the State Department’s famous cable, 99 State 21138 (“Cable 99”). The subject of...
22 February, 2024
The March 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
13 February, 2024
I Didn’t Know!
Recently, a woman consulted with me about options for her unmarried sister in the Philippines to immigrate to the U.S....
07 February, 2024
Common Mistakes And Misunderstandings On Adoption Petitions
Whenever a couple wants to petition an adopted child from the Philippines, several requirements must be met before they may...
01 February, 2024
Do Something While Biden Is Still President!
The presidential election will be in November 2024. Currently, President Biden and former President Trump are the frontrunners. Trump is...
24 January, 2024
The February 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
17 January, 2024
Common Immigration Scams
Many people, both inside and outside the U.S., are desperate to achieve the “American dream,” which means a better life...
10 January, 2024
“Remote Wedding” Is Possible For Same-Sex Couples In The U.S.
Over the years, U.S. citizens or green card holders have consulted with me about how to petition their same-sex partners...
03 January, 2024