REDWOOD CITY—The Gildore family lived a simple but happy life in the Philippines. Dad Frisco was a retired army officer who joined the private security profession after retirement. Mom Leah was a government employee. They were able to provide a comfortable life for their children.
Frisco’s mother filed a petition for him many years ago. Unfortunately, the Gildore matriarch passed on before she could see the petition through. Eventually, it was Frisco’s US citizen sister who petitioned for Frisco again. Meanwhile, the Gildores patiently waited and were in no rush at all. It was 2010 when they received a notice from the US Embassy that their immigrant visas were “current” or available. By this time, they could no longer bring their two (2) elder children, since they were over 21 years old. But they hoped that they could still bring their youngest son who was turning 21 soon. The reason they waited patiently for the petition to come through was for them to be able to provide an opportunity for their children to live the American Dream. It would not make any sense for Daddy Frisco and Mommy Leah to go to the US if none of their children will be able to migrate with them.
The day before the youngest son’s 21st birthday, Frisco’s sisters consulted with the Law Offices of Michael Gurfinkel. Fortunately, the Child Status Protection Act had provisions that could enable the youngest Gildore to immigrate to the US with his parents.
This Sunday, watch another success story when leading US immigration attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel brings you a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy—winner of the Television Journalism Awards (for a regular program) in the 1st Migration Advocacy and Media Awards -- this Sunday 5:45pm (PST) on TFC.
Atty. Gurfinkel will also answer viewers’ immigration questions on everyone’s favorite segment: Your Tanong, My Sagot. Don’t miss this brand-new episode on an all-new Citizen Pinoy this Sunday at 5:45pm (PST) with a replay the next Sunday, at 12:10am (PST) on TFC.
Citizen Pinoy is made possible with the generous support of sponsors who are also dedicated to giving back to the Filipino community: Asian Journal—with circulation in Northern and Southern California, Nevada, and in the East Coast; and Arko Foods, the oldest existing Filipino-owned business in Southern California. Citizen Pinoy is also supported by ABS-CBN Global’s key product offerings: Star Kargo, Starry Starry Store, and Sarimanok One.
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