By: Lilli Baculi, Esq. Generally, foreign nationals who are issued non-immigrant visas enter the United States for a temporary period of time and are restricted to the activity consistent with their visas – for example, a person holding a tourist visa is not allowed to work or permanently reside in...
By: Jean S. Tinsay, Esq. Sylvia came to America carrying her hopes and dreams for a better life. Sadly, those dreams quickly turned into a nightmare. While working as a volunteer back in the Philippines she met Gordo who was the nephew of one of...
By: Aurora Vega-Buzon, Esq. Rey, a 58 y/o civilian engineer with the federal government and also a US Navy retiree decides to opt for an early (2nd) retirement and go home to the Philippines. After all, he has been divorced for 2 years from his wife (after...
By: Cesar G. Cutaran, Esq. The U.S. Congress amended the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1990 to create a special immigrant status for religious ministers granting said individuals lawful permanent residence (“green card”) and eligibility to apply for naturalization. Petition is made on Form I-360 and must be...
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already announced its renewal procedures for individuals granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for the periods of June 15, 2012 – August 15, 2012. However, individuals who were granted Deferred Action by U.S. Citizenship and...
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