WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER APPLYING FOR US CITIZENSHIP
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…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy immigration news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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Success story: Lost petition is found and reinstated in a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
What Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for the U.S.
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…
Can I qualify for a green card despite the Petitioner’s Death?
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…
Citizen Pinoy tackles pathways for Filipino healthcare workers seeking US jobs in ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
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…
Success story: Comatose mother’s petition reinstated in a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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….
On Being Humble Servants
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,…
Citizen Pinoy answers immigration questions at a New York City pop-up event
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…
[COLUMN] Citizen Pinoy visits Max’s Fried Chicken in Seattle to answer immigration questions
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…
[COLUMN] Gayle’s inspiring journey to a new life: A success story on Citizen Pinoy
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…
[COLUMN] Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
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…
[COLUMN] Citizen Pinoy Brings “Your Tanong, My Sagot” to Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Seattle
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…
[COLUMN] Gayle’s inspiring journey to a new life: A success story on Citizen Pinoy
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…
Recipe for a green card: The journey from poverty in the province to being a chef with a green card on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
[COLUMN] Nurse balances work and home by petitioning family member as household help, on an encore of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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 presents part 2 of ‘Your Tanong My Sagot’ at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago
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 airs special ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’ series at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago
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…
[COLUMN] Planning, perseverance, and prayer achieved the ‘American Dream,’ on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
[COLUMN] Planning, perseverance, and prayer achieved the ‘American Dream,’ on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
[COLUMN] Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
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…
[COLUMN] Tragic event leads to a sweet and successful ending on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
[COLUMN] More immigration questions answered in part 2 of ‘Atty. Gurfinkel Goes to New York’ on this Sunday’s brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
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…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel joins New York’s Filipino community for the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration on a brand-new episode of Citizen PinoyAtty. Gurfinkel joins New York’s Filipino community for the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney and community advocate, Michael J. Gurfinkel, actively participated in the Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York, organized by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI)…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel had already featured these individuals as “success stories” in earlier episodes of Citizen Pinoy. However, they all had their own immigration questions that…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel had already featured these individuals as “success stories” in earlier episodes of Citizen Pinoy. However, they all had their own immigration questions that…
[COLUMN] From Makati to Houston: The culinary journey of Bhogz culminates in a green card as a cook, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
BHOGZ’S journey from his Nanay’s kitchen in the Philippines, to the bustling kitchen of Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas, is a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of the…
[COLUMN] From Makati to Houston: The culinary journey of Bhogz culminates in a green card as a cook, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
BHOGZ’S journey from his Nanay’s kitchen in the Philippines, to the bustling kitchen of Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas, is a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of the…
[COLUMN] Nurse balances work and home by petitioning family member as household help, on an encore of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
Nurse balances work and home by petitioning family member as household help, on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
[COLUMN] The exceptional worker (EB2) category
THERE is a pathway under United States immigration law for a person of exceptional ability to be approved for permanent residence – without going through the lengthy and challenging labor…