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 cuisine and celebrate special occasions. Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel visited the restaurant to answer immigration questions from staff members and customers. Atty….
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 States for herself and her daughter, Sofia. Gayle married her U.S. citizen boyfriend in 2010, and in 2017, Gayle and Sofia came to the U.S.,…
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 by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” Family Code §760. This becomes a problem if you are…
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 place to find Filipinos who have some immigration questions. Lola Maria wants to know if her granddaughter and her husband, currently in the U.S. as…
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 States for herself and her daughter, Sofia. Gayle married her U.S. citizen boyfriend in 2010, and in 2017, Gayle and Sofia came to the U.S.,…
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 greener pastures. While jumping from one odd job to another, Jonas realized that he enjoyed working in restaurants the most. His father used to teach…
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 off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani stumbled…
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 Valerio family and one of the store’s co-owners, joins leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel. “Tita Liza” gives Atty. Gurfinkel a tour 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 of bakeshops with 17 stores across North America, serves as the perfect backdrop for this engaging and informative series. Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J….
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 dedication and love, repaid his parents’ sacrifices by helping them secure their future in the United States. However, this path was fraught with challenges. The…
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 dedication and love, repaid his parents’ sacrifices by helping them secure their future in the United States. However, this path was fraught with challenges. The…
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 by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” Family Code §760. This becomes a problem if you are…
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 could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later….
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 with former clients and speak with a diverse array of Filipino community members and organizations. He answered questions from several parade attendees, including members of…
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) this past Sunday, June 2. The event, which marked the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, brought together a vibrant and diverse gathering of Filipinos and…
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 they wanted to ask Atty. Gurfinkel. So, for a special Your Tanong, My Sagot – we are bringing these Success Story subjects back one more…
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 they wanted to ask Atty. Gurfinkel. So, for a special Your Tanong, My Sagot – we are bringing these Success Story subjects back one more…
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 American Dream. He fondly recalls watching his Nanay cook for their large family, until he mastered cooking dinengdeng – a vegetable dish that originated form…
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 American Dream. He fondly recalls watching his Nanay cook for their large family, until he mastered cooking dinengdeng – a vegetable dish that originated form…
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 off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani stumbled…
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 off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani (left)…
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 certification/PERM process of proving that there are no Americans who want your job. This is commonly known as the “EB-2 category.” You must be able…
AYIE and Doc Feb are a same-sex couple, who love each other and wanted to spend the rest of their days together. Since Ayie, the petitioner, was only a recent green card holder, she could not bring Doc Feb on a K-1 fiancée visa since that was only available to fiancées of U.S. citizens. They…
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 could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later….
SACRAMENTO, CA — On Tuesday, April 9, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) joined California Attorney General Rob Bonta and joint author Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) to announce Attorney General Bonta’s sponsorship of a bill that would allow state courts to levy increased monetary penalties on corporations convicted of criminal offenses. The penalties would, in turn, provide…
AYIE and Doc Feb are a same-sex couple, who love each other and wanted to spend the rest of their days together. Since Ayie, the petitioner, was only a recent green card holder, she could not bring Doc Feb on a K-1 fiancée visa since that was only available to fiancées of U.S. citizens. They…
Foreigners that have either a business in their home country or have the capital or can raise the capital to establish a business in the U.S., there is an option for obtaining long term status in the U.S. that confers a lot of privileges to the applicant. This is either through the E-1 “treaty traders”…
Foreigners that have either a business in their home country or have the capital or can raise the capital to establish a business in the U.S., there is an option for obtaining long term status in the U.S. that confers a lot of privileges to the applicant. This is either through the E-1 “treaty traders”…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team were at Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the branch. Gerry’s has become a gathering place for the Filipino American community in Houston, and many organizations meet there to enjoy authentic Filipino cuisine and each other’s company. Atty….
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 greener pastures. While jumping from one odd job to another, Jonas realized that he enjoyed working in restaurants the most. His father used to teach…
