LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel returns to Kabayan Bistro at Little Manila along Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside, New York, to answer more questions from our Kapamilya. When AuroraA…
DEAR Attorney Tan, My US Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which has a priority date in February 2000 and which has been approved. She filed…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team head to Little Manila in Woodside, Queens, New York, to talk to Kapamilya, who asks immigration questions on…
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with U.S. Citizen parent…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition or application is “how much longer until USCIS makes a decision?” The question is understandable,…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts are the same and interchangeable. There are many differences between the two concepts. A divorce…
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the…
Several options exist for a U.S. citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United States. One popular option is to marry the fiancé(e) in the country in which he/she…
GROWING up, Rina missed her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. in search of greener pastures. Rina believed that being a nurse would be the fastest way for her to…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a US citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning of a new phase in life, both socially and economically. For those persons who lack…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition or application is “how much longer until USCIS makes a decision?” The question is understandable,…
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her restaurant. Interestingly, not many people are aware that family members can petition other family members…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team go to Manila to answer important immigration inquiries from Kapamilya in the homeland. Aileen has…
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely applies to those persons who have found an avenue from which to obtain a green…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning of a new phase in life, both socially and economically. For those persons who lack…
IN an earlier episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael Gurfinkel helped Allen obtain her fiancée visa through U.S. citizen Wendel, who is now her husband. Since then,…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team return to New York City to answer some (immigration) inquiries from Kapamilya in the city….
Generally, you must have resided in California for at least six months in order to file a divorce in this case. Under Family Code Section 2320, a judgment of marriage…
Dear Attorney Tan, I recently married a US Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently…
AN action under the DVPA (Domestic Violence Protection Act) seeking a restraining order often is necessary to protect parties from abuse or domestic violence perpetrated by the other spouse or…
Generally, you must have resided in California for at least six months in order to file a divorce in this case. Under Family Code Section 2320, a judgment of marriage…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to divorce. Many divorcing spouses would point to the other spouse’s personality as the reason they…
AFTER living in the U.S. for over 20 years, Kristan tried to obtain his green card by filing paperwork on his own, instead of hiring an immigration lawyer. In one…
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process that can have a significant impact on many aspects of a person’s life, including their immigration status. For individuals who have obtained a…
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your U.S. citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
Do threats constitute human trafficking or forced labor? Q: I WAS petitioned by my current employer to work in a residential care facility in the US. I work 6 days…
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her restaurant. Interestingly, not many people are aware that family members can petition other family members…
