Covering the week’s most noteworthy immigration news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel (left) does a one-on-one interview with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (right) of the Philippine Consulate General in New York on a brand-new…
Filipino migrant advocates from the Tanggol Migrante Campaign denounced the inhumane conditions in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers and the lack of response from the Philippine government…
AS President Donald Trump pushes forward with his mass detention and deportation agenda, “Citizen Pinoy” presents the second part of its special Kapihan episode, bringing essential information to the Filipino…
BySunita Sohrabji Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship broadly applies to many residents without lawful permanent status. Babies born after Feb. 20 to parents holding temporary work or student visas…
THIS week, Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as 47th President of the United States, proclaiming in his address, “The Golden Age of America begins right now.” With this statement, he…
From left: Lambert Parong, Lindy Rosales, Don Tagala, Momar Visaya, Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel, Philippine Consul General to New York Senen Mangalile, Marilyn Abalos, Marivir Montebon, and Cesar Loverita. IN…
This is the inspiring story of Ana (3rd from left), a busy hotel executive, who petitioned her Tita Susan (2nd from left) to help at home as a housekeeper. This…
Carlos and Cielo during the latter’s graduation several years ago. IN this week’s episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel tackles a unique and challenging case…
A presidential election may result in a new administration that is not friendly to non-US Citizens. As a legal permanent resident (Green card holder), you are still considered a foreigner…
U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel saves the day by finding a mother’s missing petition for her daughter and reinstating it in time. Even when she was working as a…
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the…
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
IN a brand-new episode of “Citizen Pinoy” this Sunday, November 10, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel addresses the critical issues of Filipino healthcare workers eager to pursue nursing…
Jasper (extreme left) with his niece and Atty. Gurfinkel (extreme right) U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel takes on one of the most challenging cases in the show’s 19-year history….
Pope Francis recently appointed twenty-one new Cardinals from various countries to reflect a more global and synodal Church, reaching out to its peripheries. In his letter to the cardinal elects,…
IN this week’s episode of “Citizen Pinoy,” leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel heads to a vibrant Pop-up event in New York City called “Batok at Sulat,” where he…
CITIZEN Pinoy brings this brand new “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episode from Max’s Fried Chicken in Tukwila, Seattle, Washington – a beloved spot for Filipino Americans to enjoy traditional Filipino…
CITIZEN Pinoy is proud to share the inspiring success story of Gayle, a determined mother who, despite facing numerous challenges, achieved her dream of securing a future in the United…
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “ ….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
This week’s Citizen Pinoy brings “Your Tanong, My Sagot” to the Seattle branch of Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop. This beloved chain, known for its authentic Filipino baked goods, is the perfect…
CITIZEN Pinoy is proud to share the inspiring success story of Gayle, a determined mother who, despite facing numerous challenges, achieved her dream of securing a future in the United…
JONAS grew up poor in Bacolod. He was one of 10 children raised by his father, who was a farmer. Jonas had big dreams and left for Manila to seek…
LANI, a dedicated nurse residing in Houston, found herself juggling multiple responsibilities between work and home. With a husband, a seven-year-old son, and a mother-in-law under her care, Lani’s days…
CITIZEN Pinoy brings you the second installment of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episodes filmed at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago, IL. In this episode, Liza Valerio, a member of the…
CITIZEN Pinoy is excited to announce the start of a special series of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episodes, taped at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago, IL. Valerio’s, a beloved chain…
IN an inspiring journey of perseverance and hope, Citizen Pinoy shares the remarkable story of a family’s quest to achieve the American Dream. This episode highlights how a son, through…
IN an inspiring journey of perseverance and hope, Citizen Pinoy shares the remarkable story of a family’s quest to achieve the American Dream. This episode highlights how a son, through…
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “…. all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
DOLORES was petitioned by her U.S. citizen mother in 2003 as a married child under the F3 classification. After 18 long years, the National Visa Center (NVC) notified them they…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel continues his interaction with the Filipino community at the 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York. Atty. Gurfinkel was able to reconnect…
