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Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin
Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin
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Never bite the hand that feeds you
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - June 4, 2023 - 12:00am
What happens when you are on a student visa then your sponsor decides to discontinue supporting your education?
Things to consider before relocating  to the Philippines
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 28, 2023 - 12:00am
John sought me out the other day in order to help him in his dilemma.
Tourist visa for a family member’s death
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 21, 2023 - 12:00am
I got a phone call the other day from Rico who wanted to come to the US because his sister unexpectedly passed away.
Chaos at the US southern border
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 14, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, the US southern border was in chaos after a Trump-era policy, Title 42, expired.
USCIS updates
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - April 23, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, let us keep abreast of the latest policies issued by USCIS that would affect most of our immigrants and those who intend to come.
Returning Resident Visa
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - April 16, 2023 - 12:00am
Around December 2019, Raul and Jean, both in their seventies went to the Philippines from the US in order to take a long and well-deserved break.
Holy Week in America
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - April 9, 2023 - 12:00am
Happy Easter to each and every one of the loyal readers of this column. May the risen Lord bring you hope and peace amidst any hardships and tribulations you find yourself in.
10 questions, 10 short answers
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - April 3, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, let us try to give short answers to most commonly asked questions
Joint sponsor liabilities under Affidavit of Support
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - March 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Jay filed a spousal petition for his wife, Nida. Though he has a job, his income is not enough to satisfy the income requirement set by USCIS.
Claiming spousal US benefits while in the Philippines
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - March 5, 2023 - 12:00am
I always get asked how one can claim spousal benefits from a deceased spouse who worked for a US employer. Let’s take the case of Laura.
USCIS update
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 18, 2022 - 12:00am
The USCIS has released an update that automatically extends the validity of greencards for lawful permanent residents who have applied for naturalization. This new policy took effect on Dec. 12, 2022.
Readers’ Q and A
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 23, 2022 - 12:00am
This week I’d like to share a few questions sent out by our loyal readers.
Always prepare for death
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 4, 2022 - 12:00am
One of the saddest experiences to befall to an immigrant community is the death of one of its members.
Application to extend status
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 21, 2022 - 12:00am
Recently, Joey, a tourist visa holder who came to the US asked me how he can prolong his stay. He arrived three months ago and is left with another three months before his period of authorized stay is up.
The consequences of a drug conviction
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 14, 2022 - 12:00am
Loida, a naturalized US citizen, returned to Cebu for a high school reunion.
What’s your immigration story?
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - March 6, 2022 - 12:00am
In my years of experience as an immigration attorney, I have realized in so many ways that I learn more life lessons from my clients than they do from me.
Death of a client
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 14, 2021 - 12:00am
In my years as an immigration attorney, I have seen the range of emotions of what an immigrant feels as he trudges along on an experience that I sum up as one’s “immigration journey.
Non-immigrant visa for investors
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 3, 2021 - 12:00am
A few weeks back my client received good news that the application we prepared for him was approved.
The cost of COVID-19
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 15, 2021 - 12:00am
More than a year into this global health crisis, one could wonder how much it has cost the world in terms of finances in all fronts --either to individuals, businesses, or national and international economies.
New Policy for F1 Applicants in the US
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - July 25, 2021 - 12:00am
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced a new policy that pertains to non-immigrants who wish to study in the US but have to apply for a change of status as they entered into the US under a...
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