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US IMMIGRATION NOTES
Process to promote the unity and stability of families
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - June 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Last week we mentioned the possibility that President Biden will issue a policy directive allowing spouses of US citizens to remain in the US and have some forms of recourse towards legalization. On June 18, 2024,...
Biden issues latest order on immigrants at the southern border
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - June 9, 2024 - 12:00am
On June 4, 2024, the Biden administration issued a new immigration policy that would allow authorities to send back migrants caught crossing illegally at the southern border back to Mexico depending on the number...
USCIS update
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - June 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Effective May 22, 2024, USCIS has updated its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations, family-based...
New travel advisory
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 19, 2024 - 12:00am
On Friday, May 17, 2024, The US Department of State issued a worldwide travel advisory due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against US citizens and interests. It is aware...
Be creative
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 12, 2024 - 12:00am
As any veteran lawyer would tell you that legal practice is not only based on facts and applicable laws, rules, and regulations, or researching precedent cases and presenting persuasive arguments, but also a form...
Immigration violations by employers
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Years ago there was a local Chinese restaurant here in our area which was raided by federal agents for alleged violation of immigration law pertaining to its hiring and labor practices. The managers and owners of...
Naturalization for US military members
by MArco Tomakin - April 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Being a member of the US military is such a noble and proud calling.
Happy Easter
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - March 31, 2024 - 12:00am
Let me take this opportunity to greet each and every one of you a blessed and renewed Easter Sunday.
Readers’ questions
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - February 18, 2024 - 12:00am
This week I received a few questions from readers and clients regarding their immigration situation. Let’s discuss them here:
New year, new hope!
by MArco Tomakin - December 31, 2023 - 12:00am
As a septuagenarian it isn’t easy to keep up with technology.
USCIS updates
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 17, 2023 - 12:00am
On December 12, 2023, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an updated guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence which specifically consolidates and updates guidance on eligibility, filing,...
Should immigrants have a will?
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 10, 2023 - 12:00am
This week I had a meeting with a couple who has long been living in New York but have still maintained close ties in the Philippines.
Void but existing marriage
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Today, we tackle one situation that I think is worthy of being highlighted so as to educate our readers and clear up any confusion and misguided information.
Transferring your case to another US Consulate
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 12, 2023 - 12:00am
Ramon works as an architect at a construction company in Qatar.
Request for hearing on a denial of naturalization application
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 15, 2023 - 12:00am
Anita filed an application for naturalization.
Biden builds border wall
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 8, 2023 - 12:00am
In a stunning turnaround of his administration's official policy.
Power of Attorney
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 24, 2023 - 12:00am
I am often asked to draft and notarize documents such as contracts, memorandum of agreements, and most commonly, powers of attorney.
DACA ruled unconstitutional
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 17, 2023 - 12:00am
On Wednesday, September 13, a federal judge in Texas has ruled that DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy promulgated during the Obama administration, as unconstitutional.
New requirement for US travelers to Europe
by MArco Tomakin - September 10, 2023 - 12:00am
Starting next year, 2024, travelers from the United States and other countries would have to go through another layer of administrative hurdles when they visit Europe.
Making corrections in previously submitted forms
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 3, 2023 - 12:00am
Jane submitted a greencard application based upon an approved spousal petition filed by her husband, Joe. In her Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, she answered all pertinent...
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