Fiancé(e) petition
ANG isang U.S. citizen (USC) ay maaaring mag-file ng petition upang madala ang kanyang fiancé(e) bilang K1 nonimmigrant at magpakasal sila sa US. Kailangang maipakita ng USC ang mga sumusunod:…
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Ideas to have a special and memorable summer transitioning to a smoke-free “new normal”
For a typical summer, you might have planned to go hiking, camping, visiting family or even travelling to other countries. This summer, however, is different than most due to the…
Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
DEAR Attorney Tan, I recently married a U.S. Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and a green card application for me. My husband…
How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
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…
On discerning who to vote for
A FRIEND of mine called me to say that he needed to talk. He and his aunt just had a heated conversation about the coming U.S. presidential election. “I’m confused,…
It’s Time to Protect Your Family From Secondhand Smoke
All forms of secondhand smoke can damage lungs. Make your time at home as safe as possible. Even as COVID-19 restrictions ease, most Californians are staying home to play it…
Off-the-clock and ‘unapproved’ work hours should still be paid
KAREN Martinez worked as a Case Manager for John Muir Health, a health care service corporation operating primarily in Contra Costa County, CA. Martinez was an hourly non-exempt employee who…
Seven tips in dealing with federal penalties for underpayment of taxes
IRS penalties have been consolidated into two groups: A uniform accuracy-related penalty and a fraud penalty. 1. Accuracy-related penalties are computed at 20% of underpayments attributable to any of the…
Senior needs fresh start Chapter 7 for $80K credit cards after becoming a widow
THE client is 67. Her husband passed away five years ago after a long fight with kidney failure. He was on dialysis for eight years waiting for a kidney transplant….
[OPINION] Dear Filipinos in America: The urgency of applying for dual citizenship if you need to visit the Philippines during the age of coronavirus
COVID-19 has made us realize how far away we are from the Motherland despite the conveniences of modern technology and apps like cellphones, Facetime, Viber, Zoom, Facebook, etc. While these…
48 Fil-Am elected officials, leaders endorse Biden for president
Forty-eight Filipino American elected officials and leaders are among the over 250 Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) who have publicly thrown their support behind former Vice President Joe Biden….
SWS: Most Filipinos still worry about getting COVID-19
A MAJORITY of Filipinos in the Philippines are still worried about being infected with COVID-19, according to a survey released on Thursday, July 23. The latest survey by the Social Weather Stations…
Philippine government suspends non-essential outbound travel anew
Malacañang on Thursday, July 23, announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management for Emerging Infectious Diseases has once again suspended non-essential outbound air travel of Filipinos. According…
Over 400 Princeton alumni call for US government to help Ressa
OVER 400 Princeton University alumni on Tuesday, July 21, took out a full-page ad in the Washington Post calling on the United States government to convince Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s…
Palace: Government can’t afford to test all Filipinos for COVID-19
The Philippines can’t afford to test every Filipino for the novel coronavirus, Malacañang admitted on Tuesday, July 21. “If we can afford it, why not? But the reality is, hindi…
Palace to Pangilinan: It’s Congress’ job to pass laws
Malacañang on Tuesday, July 21, reminded Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan that passing a legislation that will ban political dynasties is the job of Congress, not President Rodrigo Duterte. “Parang mali…
Makabayan lawmakers seek plenary vote on ABS-CBN franchise
LAWMAKERS from the Makabayan bloc have asked the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises to allow plenary action on the franchise bid of media giant ABS-CBN. In a letter addressed…
Kelsey Merritt back in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for another year
Filipina American model Kelsey Merritt is once again featured in the 2020 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The 23-year-old model took to Instagram to express her excitement. “Soooo excited for…
In-person services suspended at Philippine Consulate in SF
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (PCGSF) announced on Tuesday, July 21 that it has suspended all applications for consular services that are done in-person effective Thursday, July 20…
SF Mayor announces increase in COVID-19 testing capacity, additional neighborhood sites
City to add 1,400 testing slots at three COVID-19 testing sites and an expansion of CityTestSF; testing to be located in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor…
Mayor Breed announces move to fund homelessness recovery plan prioritizing housing expansion
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed announced a plan to support investments in housing and shelter as part of a broader Homelessness Recovery Plan that will help the City create…
Medical news, tips
DEXAMETHASONE for COVID-19 New studies (2,100 patients in the UK) reported in the New England Journal of Medicine have shown that the steroid dexamethasone (6 mg once daily for up…
The August 2020 priority dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment-based categories. A priority…
Young Filipino US soldier found dead near Texas Army base
Third reported soldier death near base within past month A young Filipino U.S. soldier was found dead last week near the Fort Hood Army base in Texas, marking the third…
Fil-Am nurse who documented love for Disney on Instagram dies from COVID-19
This past spring, Joshua Obra and his younger sister Jasmine moved to Anaheim, California to be closer to Disneyland. The siblings considered the theme park their “second home,” as they…
Legal and housing experts predict a ‘tsunami of evictions’ as more Americans become unable to pay rent, housing costs
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on and continues to complicate nearly every system of bureaucracy, housing instability becomes an even greater threat to residents facing job and income loss and…