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                    [Title] => Naturalizing with an undocumented spouse
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When Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson (left) served time in a Hong Kong prison and faced a lifetime ban from entering the US after his 2011 conviction for drug possession, his greatest fear — aside from letting down his family and his constituents — was not being able to fulfill his daughter’s dream of seeing Disneyland in the US.

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                    [Title] => Expiration of passport could affect your visa status
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I was petitioned by an employer for an H-1B visa, which was issued in Manila, and I arrived in the US in September 2012. Although my H-1B visa is valid until August 2015, the immigration officer at the airport issued my I-94 (arrival/departure record), giving me only until November 2014.

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                    [Title] => The November 2014 priority dates
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The November 2014 Visa Bulletin provides more great news for Filipinos, as the priority dates in the various family and employment categories continue to move forward.

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                    [Title] => The March 2013 priority dates
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Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.

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                    [Title] => The February 2013 priority dates
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Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.

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                    [Title] => The October 2012 priority dates
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Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.
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                    [Title] => Will I have any problems if I go home for a vacation?
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I have a 10-year multiple B-1/B-2 visa. I entered the US, and was given six months by the Immigration Officer at the airport, but overstayed by only a few years.
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                    [Title] => Will I have any problems if I go home for a vacation?
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I have a 10-year multiple B-1/B-2 visa. I entered the U.S., and was given six months by the Immigration Officer at the airport, but overstayed by only a few years.
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                    [Title] => A wonderful Christmas gift for your family
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An important part of Christmas is buying gifts for loved ones.
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Naturalizing with an undocumented spouse

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | May 29, 2022 - 12:00am

I have been a green card holder for over five years, paid my taxes, committed no crimes and am eligible to apply for US citizenship.

Opinion

Rep. Ronald Singson with Gurfinkel on ANC

February 28, 2015 - 12:00am

When Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson (left) served time in a Hong Kong prison and faced a lifetime ban from entering the US...

Entertainment

Expiration of passport could affect your visa status

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | November 2, 2014 - 12:00am

I was petitioned by an employer for an H-1B visa, which was issued in Manila, and I arrived in the US in September 2012. Although my H-1B visa is valid until August 2015, the immigration officer at the airport issued...

Opinion

The November 2014 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The November 2014 Visa Bulletin provides more great news for Filipinos, as the priority dates in the various family and employment categories continue to move forward.

Opinion

The March 2013 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 24, 2013 - 12:00am

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.

Opinion

The February 2013 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | January 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.

Opinion

The October 2012 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories.

Opinion

Will I have any problems if I go home for a vacation?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 9, 2012 - 12:00am

I have a 10-year multiple B-1/B-2 visa. I entered the US, and was given six months by the Immigration Officer at the airport, but overstayed by only a few years.

Opinion

Will I have any problems if I go home for a vacation?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 5, 2012 - 12:00am

I have a 10-year multiple B-1/B-2 visa. I entered the U.S., and was given six months by the Immigration Officer at the airport, but overstayed by only a few years.

Opinion

A wonderful Christmas gift for your family

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 25, 2011 - 12:00am

An important part of Christmas is buying gifts for loved ones.

Opinion