THE holidays are a time to prepare special meals and celebrate with friends and family. Many Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the U.S. prepare holiday dishes that bring them a taste of the Philippines.
For this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team went to Arko Foods International, a grocery store that offers a variety of Filipino products and take-out food.
Arko Foods co-owner Susie Chua sits down with Atty. Gurfinkel to share information about the Filipino food and products offered at their busy store. Aside from their groceries, they also prepare plates & food trays that shoppers can bring to potlucks and family gatherings.
Kapamilya shoppers and Arko staff were able to ask their immigration questions during a two-part Q and A with Atty. Gurfinkel.
Lola Nessie’s granddaughter met a green card holder online. When he went home to the Philippines in 2020 to marry her, he got stuck for over two years, due to the pandemic. He applied for a returning resident visa at the Embassy but was denied. Lola Nessie wants to know what her grandson-in-law can do.
Roel’s brothers-in-law were just waiting for their interview at the U.S. embassy in Manila. However, their petitioner passed away. Roel asks if his in-laws can avail of Humanitarian Revalidation.
Tracy wants to find out if a U.S. citizen can petition a parent who once committed fraud by entering the U.S. under an assumed name.
Atty. Gurfinkel answers these questions in Part 1 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” with Kapamilya from Arko Foods International in Glendale, California. Watch this brand-new episode of “Citizen Pinoy” on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET thru select Cable/Satellite providers), right after TV Patrol Linggo. Citizen Pinoy is also available on iWantTFC. Viewers may download the free app.
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