K-1 fiancé(e) visa: Getting your significant other to the United States
SEVERAL options exist for a US 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 resides, and file an I-130 immigrant petition, with the fiancé(e) to undergo consular processing for an immigrant visa when the I-130 petition is approved. However,…
Employees injured at work are entitled to reasonable accommodation
VIRGINIA Hoover worked as a radiology technologist for a Dignity Health hospital for 24 years. In December 2012, her arm was injured while she was preparing for a CT scan. The injury resulted in medical restrictions, including the prohibition of lifting more than 15 pounds. She also had to go on a lengthy leave of…
A tale of two seniors in financial distress
THE first senior is 73. He has been separated from his wife for 30 years but not divorced. So, for all intents and purposes, he is single because even if his wife makes a ton of money, her income is irrelevant under the means test since the client does not benefit from that income. Even…
Inadmissibility due to false claim to US citizenship
ANG isang dayuhan na may false claim ng US citizenship upang makakuha ng mga benipisyo sa ilalim ng federal law o state law ay maaaring maging inadmissible. Ang mga sumusunod ang mga elemento ng false claim ng US citizenship: (1) ang dayuhan ay nagsabi at naglinlang na siya ay US citizen; (2) ang kanyang pagsabi…
What is a postnuptial agreement?
A POSTNUPTIAL agreement is a contract between you and your spouse entered into after you get married resolving issues in your marriage. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement except it occurs after your marriage. For couples that get married without a prenuptial agreement, it is not too late to have an agreement dealing with…
On praying to Santo Niño
“ Our spirits and faith should never get old. God should always see this in us.” I’VE often wondered why we Filipinos have a great devotion to Santo Niño. And I’ve heard one thing: that praying to Santo Niño is effective (mabisa) and powerful. For example, a friend shared with me that the people of…
The timeless appeal of Ian Veneracion
IAN Veneracion was at Morongo Casino performing last Saturday, January 18 and I couldn’t help wonder how impressive to how well he’s kept his still relatively youthful looks. Now that he’s being “rediscovered” in a big way, his career in showbiz seems to be soaring high as he is paired with actresses who are 20…
Impeach be with you
Pinoys are punny. When President Joseph “Erap” Estrada was being impeached, the predominantly Catholic Pinoy populace could not resist punning the quintessential Christian greeting, “Peace be with you!” ”Impeach be with you!” was thus added to the glossary of Erap jokes. That greeting — or rather, that wish — has now been added to the…
AAPI communities urged to enroll in health coverage before January 31 deadline
Asian American and Pacific Islander community members have until January 31 to enroll in one of Covered California’s qualified health plans. In a press conference last week, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) joined Covered California, the state’s marketplace created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to remind the community…
WHAT TO WATCH: Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Quezon’s Game’ showing in U.S. theaters this week
Largely Forgotten, True Story of Holocaust Heroism Saved 1,200+ Jewish Refugees; Film’s Release Marks 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz (Jan. 27) JUST in time to commemorate the landmark 75th anniversary on Jan. 27 of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Nazi’s most- notorious concentration camp, is a Filipino film about the Philippine connection to…
‘Aswang’, ‘Overseas’ to screen at Doc Fortnight 2020: MoMA’s International Festival of Nonfiction Film and Media
ONE is a documentary about the war on drugs in the Philippines, focusing on the lives of a group of people who has been caught up in these events, and the other is about a group of Filipinas training to become domestic workers or nannies abroad. The two docu films – Aswang and Overseas, respectively,…
Puerto Rican and Filipino groups join forces for 2020 Census
NEW YORK — For the first time, community organizations in New York and Florida are coming together to ensure Puerto Ricans and Filipinos are correctly counted come Census Day on April 1. Puerto Ricans and Filipinos had been undercounted in past census efforts, adversely affecting how $1.5 trillion in federal funding had been spent, according…
US hospitals need Filipino nurses
There is currently a shortage of 11 million nurses in the United States, an immigration company said on Tuesday, January 21. U.S. employers are going overseas, including the Philippines, to hire qualified nurses, according to Frony Fortich, chief operating officer of Fortich Permanent Immigration Services based in Quezon City. “Nurses are a critical part of…
SWS: Duterte satisfaction rating reaches new record high
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte received a record-high satisfaction rating in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a new Social Weather Stations survey released Tuesday, January 21. Based on 1,200 respondents, 82% of adult Filipinos were satisfied with Duterte’s performance. On the other hand, 10% of the respondents were dissatisfied, while the remaining 8%…
AAPI communities urged to enroll in health coverage before January 31 deadline
ASIAN American and Pacific Islander community members have until January 31 to enroll in one of Covered California’s qualified health plans. In a press conference last week, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) joined Covered California, the state’s marketplace created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to remind the community…
Governor Sisolak meets with AAPI community in Las Vegas
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak recently met with AAPI community leaders during a tour of businesses in Chinatown’s Shanghai Plaza. Among the businesses visited were 85C Bakery, Weera Thai, Tea Maison, Dagu Rice Noodle and the brand new Shanghai Plaza. Sisolak also stopped by the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) office, where President Vida China Lin…
New dim sum menu unveiled by Graton’s Boathouse Asian Eatery
GRATON Resort & Casino’s Boathouse Asian Eatery recently unveiled its new dim sum menu at a media preview for Asian print/news outlets. Boathouse Asian Eatery is one of Graton’s four upscale, full-service restaurants, and is the creation of Catherine Do, Hans Mogensen and Executive Chef Tu Do. Created by Master Dim Sum Chef Pit-fun Li,…
February 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 date is a person’s “place in line” for a visa, meaning immigrant visas (or green cards) would be available for persons whose priority date…
Keep your 2020 resolutions
It’s the perfect time to review our resolutions. If you have not made any resolutions yet, below are many personal habits that you can improve easily — and often free. They are examples from the basics such as exercising more and living healthier to finding easier ways to save money. 1. Make one change at…
On gastric cancer
WHAT is the usual type of gastric cancer? The most common variety of gastric (stomach) cancer is adenocarcinoma, usually found in the body of the stomach and in the area between the esophagus (food pipe) and the stomach. The word adeno stands for “glandular” cell type as seen by the pathologist in the microscope. How…
California divorce with a twist: The military spouse
SAN Diego is “military town” and Navy and Marine Corps families abound, as well as retirees from different branches of our military. The military life is a test of resilience and grit for many families, with divorce as almost an expectation rather than the exception. The following seeks to address or clarify some common misconceptions…
Bloomberg campaigns in LA, meets AAPI community leaders
Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg held campaign events in Los Angeles over the weekend, including a breakfast meeting with members of various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. In a roughly 40-minute appearance, the former New York mayor visited Paris Baguette in Koreatown on Saturday, January 18, where he addressed attendees and shared his…
Fil-Am designer Carol de Leon’s mission to promote sustainable, artisanal products made in the Philippines
FROM living and working in Milan and Los Angeles, Filipina American accessories designer Carol de Leon packed everything up in favor of Manila this past fall. A big question about her reverse migration that friends and industry colleagues have asked her is, ‘why?’ De Leon has worked as a shoe designer for brands in Italy…
Duterte to consider Trump’s invitation to US-ASEAN summit
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte may be persuaded into accepting President Donald Trump’s invitation to an upcoming summit in the United States with Asian leaders, Malacañang said on Tuesday, January 21. Malacañang released a statement on Monday that Duterte was among the 10 Southeast Asian leaders invited by Trump to U.S.-ASEAN summit on March 14 in…
CA Asian Americans celebrate statewide Paid Family Leave extension
New law extends paid family leave benefits from six to eight weeks and increases the rate of pay THE State of California has, since 2004, been a champion of paid family leave (PFL) for those nursing a newborn child or caring for a sick relative, and the new recommendation from the governor rectifies that. As…
DTI, BOI conduct quick check of business industries in Calabarzon
Business as usual after Taal Volcano eruption It is business as usual for most companies operating in the Calabarzon Region (Region IV-A) following the eruption of the Taal Volcano last Sunday, January 12. “After a temporary disruption of one to two days, our factories in the Calabarzon Region have resumed operations,” Trade Secretary and Board…