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Happy Thanksgiving

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 1, 2019 - 12:00am

I received some positive reactions from our readers over the topic we featured last week.

Affidavit of Support and Consent / Special Power of Attorney

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 24, 2019 - 12:00am

This week a Filipina came to my office and requested for a notary on an Affidavit of Support and Consent and or Special Power of Attorney that is required by some government agencies in the Philippines specifically,...

DACA under Supreme Court review

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 17, 2019 - 12:00am

This week, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on one of the most controversial and highly-watched immigration cases during the Trump presidency. DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which was a...

USCIS proposes to increase fees

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 10, 2019 - 12:00am

On November 8, 2019, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a press release that it intends to publish a notice of proposed increase in fees.

Health insurance requirement for immigrant visa applicants

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 3, 2019 - 12:00am

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation ordering consular officers to require greencard applicants to show proof that they are able to afford health insurance or that they have enough financial means to...

More than a feeling

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 13, 2019 - 12:00am

Early this week, I had to rearrange my schedule for the rest of the day because of a new client who was panicking over her petition.

Trump's presidency under threat of impeachment

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 6, 2019 - 12:00am

You must have read or heard by now that the US House of Representatives through Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The inquiry allows Congress to look into allegations...

Trump’s fight for political survival

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 29, 2019 - 12:00am

You must know by now that the US House of Representatives has formally opened an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.

Be proactive!

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 22, 2019 - 12:00am

After mailing in your petition, can you still submit additional evidence even without receiving a Request For Evidence?

Healthcare proxy for immigrants

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 15, 2019 - 12:00am

As a nurse being my first profession before I became an attorney, I had the opportunity to work as a professional registered nurse here in New York.

Sometimes love just ain't enough

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 8, 2019 - 12:00am

Lisa came to the US on a tourist visa. After about three months in the US, she met Jack, a widower who was so smitten with her.

Name change through naturalization

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 1, 2019 - 12:00am

This week my client called me to ask if he can change his surname because he is tired of people mispronouncing it.

Q & A during immigration clinic

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 18, 2019 - 12:00am

Last weekend I was invited by the Hiligaynon Community of Texas based in Dallas to assist their members with any immigration issues.

Option for US citizen spouse while I-130 is pending

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 11, 2019 - 12:00am

One of the frustrations of filing a spousal petition is the long wait for the whole process to complete.

Immigration in the Democratic debates

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 4, 2019 - 12:00am

Two nights this past week, we watched and listened to the CNN Democratic Presidential Debates. All 20 candidates were given the opportunity to lay out to the American electorate what their plans and policies are...

This week's latest news on immigration

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - July 28, 2019 - 12:00am

Late Friday evening, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration to divert military funds in order to finance parts of the border wall that separates the US and Mexico.

Greencard review

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - July 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Late this week, I received a call from a client whom I worked with in his application for a greencard about four years ago. His adjustment of status was approved based on his marriage to a US citizen.

Renew your expiring Philippine passport even if intending to naturalize

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - July 14, 2019 - 12:00am

Today we shall feature a couple of questions posed by our readers:

Airport to airport

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - July 7, 2019 - 12:00am

I’m sure most of you have heard the term “airport to airport” which means that a person arrived in the US but wasn’t allowed to enter by agents of US Customs and Border Protection and instead...

ICE raids are on the way

by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - June 23, 2019 - 12:00am

This weekend, agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement are conducting targeted raids in as many as 10 cities against those undocumented immigrants who have already received deportation orders but have...

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