Rowena with Atty. Gurfinkel
THIS Sunday, “Citizen Pinoy” presents another inspiring edition of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” — this time from a lively Memorial Day picnic hosted by the Philippine-American Association of the Treasure Coast (Phil-Am TC) in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Following their elegant 40th Anniversary Memorial Ball, the community gathered once again the next day to celebrate Filipino heritage, family, and friendship — with music, traditional games, overflowing food, and of course, immigration questions.
Phil-Am TC, founded in 1985, is a respected nonprofit organization made up of professionals, entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, artists, and more from the southern counties of Florida. Their mission includes preserving Filipino culture, providing scholarships, and supporting those in need both in the U.S. and the Philippines. Events like this Memorial Day picnic bring generations together in a community setting where important questions can be asked and answered.
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel responds to questions from community members.
- Green card holder Rowena wants to know how she can avoid problems when returning to the U.S. after a trip to the Philippines.
- Newlyweds Shane and Carla are concerned about how Carla’s J-1 visa might affect the spousal petition already filed on her behalf.
- Pia reveals her unusual birth history — her grandparents are listed as her parents — and asks how to petition her biological mother.
- Christina, a U.S. citizen struggling financially, wants guidance on reuniting with her children through tourist visas or petitions.
As always, Atty. Gurfinkel breaks down complex immigration concerns into clear and practical advice.
Be sure to watch Part 1 of this Filipino picnic series in this informative “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episode of Citizen Pinoy on Sunday, June 15 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo. Citizen Pinoy is also available on iWantTFC. Viewers may download the free app.
PART 1 OF CITIZEN PINOY’S YOUR TANONG, MY SAGOT – FILIPINO PICNIC SERIES – ANSWERS IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS FROM FIL-AM FAMILIES FROM FLORIDA. This Sunday, “Citizen Pinoy” features Part 1 of a special “Your Tanong, My Sagot” series from the Philippine-American Association of the Treasure Coast’s Filipino picnic in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After celebrating their 40th anniversary with a grand ball, the Fil-Am community gathered again the next day for food, music, and meaningful conversations – including immigration concerns shared with leading U.S. immigration attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel. In this episode, green card holder Rowena asks how to avoid issues when returning to the U.S. from a trip to the Philippines. Shane and Carla, newly married, want to know how Carla’s J-1 visa might affect their spousal petition. Pia, whose grandparents are listed as her parents in her birth certificate, wants to know how she can petition her biological mother, while Christina, a financially challenged U.S. citizen, hopes to reunite with her children either by petition or tourist visa. Watch this informative episode of Citizen Pinoy on Sunday, June 15 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo.
