EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: Direct investment vs. Regional Center investment
Under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, foreign investors can apply for a green card if they 1) invest in a company in the United States and 2) plan to create…
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PH, China, US: A ménage à trois
WE TRUST that President Rodrigo Duterte, the consummate lover, will know how to play this geopoliticalménage à trois among China, the United States and the Philippines. With the fair Philippines…
Why am I a Filipino-American Republican?
As the 2016 U.S. presidential election draws closer, I believe that my political ideology as a Republican resonates with the Filipino culture, which includes family, faith, self-determination through entrepreneurship and…
A voice to be heard: Why the AAPI vote matters
With less than 100 days until Election Day, Nevada voters will soon be asked to make an incredibly important decision: determining who will be our nation’s next president. That decision…
Multi-awarded actor Jericho Rosales heads list of September birthday celebrants
MULTI-awarded actor Jericho Rosales heads list of September birthday celebrants Jericho Vibar Rosales, also known as Echo to his fans and friends, will celebrate his 37th birthday on Thursday, September…
The ‘logistics’ of deporting 11 million people
A CORNERSTONE of Donald Trump’s “solution” to our immigration issues is to deport the approximate 11 million undocumented immigrants, “and let the good come back in.” I’m not quite sure…
Oral germs and pancreatic cancer
PANCREATIC cancer is one of the deadliest and fastest killers in our society today. Because of the deeper anatomical location of the pancreas, cancer of this organ is most often…
Working together for our nation’s economy
Not only did August’s jobs report reveal that the American economy added 255,000 jobs in July, it marked an even more important milestone for our country’s economy. Our job growth…
New Asian Culture Center in Las Vegas celebrates grand opening
Las Vegas’ new Asian Culture Center celebrated its grand opening ceremony on Monday, August 29. The festivities began at 3pm, with honorable mayor of the City of Las Vegas, Carolyn…
What is new for 2016 education tax credits
(Part 2) FORM 1098-T from an eligible educational institution is REQUIRED for 2016 TO CLAIM the American Opportunity Tax Credit AOTC (previously Hope Scholarship Credit), Lifetime Learning Credit LLC, and…
Kababayans comment on Duterte’s controversial and bloody war on drugs
EVEN U.S. President Barack Obama has raised concern about the recent statements of Philippine Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and his war on drugs, which has already claimed the lives of more…
The intimacy of women columnists
TODAY, more women are writing columns than before. But as the women’s movement took hold, traditional limitations on them began to dissolve, and they’re now writing about politics, government, finance,…
The healing and liberating power of forgiveness
IN these turbulent times when the world is replete with hatred, violence, and killings, Paramount Pictures and MGM’s remake of the classic film, “Ben-Hur,” makes a relevant point: forgiveness heals…
Duterte-isms
ANYONE with a relatively good grasp of current events can tell you who said this: “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for…
POLL: A big majority of Filipinos in America support Duterte’s controversial war on drugs
“YOU can’t stop me,” declared Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, despite the criticism from international organizations like the United Nations and the Human Rights Watch, as well as by major international…
Bank forecloses on client’s house despite Chapter 13 filing
Seniors choose Chapter 7 to discharge $30K and $10K credit cards CLIENT is 47, single and a registered nurse. Her income is good at $80K a year. She has no…
How to save on auto insurance
KNOWING how to save on auto insurance is important. Over time, the savings could be a lot of money. Here are some good tips on how to save on auto…
The rights of temporary workers
Q: I WORK for a temp agency with headquarters outside California. As a condition of work, I agree to report to a location anywhere in Southern California assigned by the…
Should you be organized or messy when you face an IRS auditor?
THERE are two different approaches to prepare for an audit: organized and shoebox. Organized means systematically arranging your records. Shoebox means simply being you—naturally disorganized. Let’s discuss each method so…
Face debt problems now to avoid pain later
WHEN people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their debts and avoid contact with creditors. They think…
What to do with conditional green card status in troubled marriages
“ The Joint Petition provides an opportunity for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) to inquire as to the legitimacy of the marriage after conditional permanent residence…
Of healers and scribblers
Everyone pretty much agrees that if you exercise, eat right and don’t smoke or drink, you’ll never die. I have been told that by my internist, cardiologist, psychiatrist and all…
‘Scripted in Heaven’ screening night
The trailer of “Scripted in Heaven,” the movie inspired by Lou Baron’s book, premiered during a red carpet screening event at the Wilshire Screening Room in Beverly Hills, California on…
Make it easy to import the right way
Long Beach, Calif. – As a continuing public service, E.C. Ferrer Custom House Broker, Inc. is sponsoring another half-day seminar for importers, entrepreneurs, distributors, wholesalers and retailers on Oct. 26…
Matteo Guidicelli on marriage: No plans yet
Actor Matteo Guidicelli dismissed rumors that he and girlfriend, Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo, are planning to get married. He explained that getting married is a serious matter and thinks that…
Filing a new fraud waiver if your first one is denied
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: I entered the US under an assumed name. When I filed for adjustment of status, I had to file a fraud waiver (Form I – 601). Unfortunately,…
Conditional green card: What it is and what to do
JAMES had just finished with his Adjustment of Status interview based on the immigrant petition of his wife, Kimberly. At the end of the interview, they were given a piece…
Weight and premature death
A CLINICAL study of 3.9 million adults in 189 countries, published in the medical journal Lancet, revealed that our risk for illness (like hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and…
On retirement and preparing for your ‘nest egg’
NO career lasts forever. However dedicated individuals might be their professions, health and other concerns will eventually limit their ability to work. When that time comes, it is unlikely that…