TONY entered the U.S. as a crewman in 2003. While visiting his mother, his family…
Immigration Columnists
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel returns to Kabayan Bistro at Little Manila along…
[COLUMN] Reinstatement for surviving beneficiaries of an I-130 petition filed by a deceased relative
DEAR Attorney Tan, My US Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf,…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team head to Little…
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and…
What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts…
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. …
Several options exist for a U.S. citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United…
GROWING up, Rina missed her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. in search of greener…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a US citizen spouse, and…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition…
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team…
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning…
IN an earlier episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael Gurfinkel helped Allen…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team…
Generally, you must have resided in California for at least six months in order to…
Dear Attorney Tan, I recently married a US Citizen, who is my second husband. He…
[COLUMN] Will a domestic violence finding affect my claim for sole or joint custody of our children?
AN action under the DVPA (Domestic Violence Protection Act) seeking a restraining order often is…
Generally, you must have resided in California for at least six months in order to…
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and…
Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to…
AFTER living in the U.S. for over 20 years, Kristan tried to obtain his green…
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process that can have a significant impact on many…
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your U.S. citizen…
Do threats constitute human trafficking or forced labor? Q: I WAS petitioned by my current…