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Updates from USCIS
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am
For this week, I am sharing two latest updates from USCIS that I thought are of prime importance as it relate to greencard applications and work permits.
The immigrant and a simple traffic violation
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Two weeks ago, a fellow reached out to me, seeking my legal services to represent his son in a town traffic court.
Labor Day
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Every first Monday of September, the United States celebrates Labor Day, a federal holiday that honors and recognizes all workers for their contributions to the nation's success.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
Denied spousal petition
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Berto filed a petition for his wife.
Denied spousal petition
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - May 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Berto filed a petition for his wife.
K3/K4 Visa  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - March 19, 2023 - 12:00am
Luis, a US citizen, filed a petition for his wife more than a year ago.
Renew your passports on time   
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - February 26, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, I learned that the father of a former schoolmate died unexpectedly. He came home from church, felt some lightheadedness, then suddenly collapsed.
USCIS’ new guidance on the Child Status Protection Act  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - February 19, 2023 - 12:00am
On February 14, 2023, the USCIS has issued a new guidance that updates when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purpose of calculating a noncitizen’s age in certain situations under...
When emergency strikes  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - February 12, 2023 - 12:00am
This week I had one of the most fulfilling experiences in my years of immigration practice.
The latest updatefrom USCIS  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - February 5, 2023 - 12:00am
This week let us take a look at the latest updates from USCIS that are affecting immigrants.
Love for the right reasons  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - January 29, 2023 - 12:00am
Today’s piece serves an admonition, most especially, to the Filipinas who are planning or who already have a romantic relationship with Americans.
Pit Señor!
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - January 15, 2023 - 12:00am
I would like to greet my fellow Cebuanos "Pit Señor" and I join you in prayers during this feast of the Santo Niño de Cebu.
A house divided  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - January 8, 2023 - 12:00am
A house divided against itself cannot stand. There has never been a more appropriate adage to describe this present situation in the US House of Representatives.
Happy New Year!  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - January 1, 2023 - 12:00am
Today marks the first day of 2023 and let me wish each one of you a very prosperous, peaceful and healthy new year ahead! 2022 went by so fast that it felt like everything just passed through in a breeze.
Invest in our nurses  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - December 4, 2022 - 12:00am
First of all, congratulations to those who passed the November 2022 Nursing Licensure Examinations.
Thanksgiving for immigrants  
by Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin - November 27, 2022 - 12:00am
This past Thursday, Americans celebrated the annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day as an occasion to remember and celebrate the many reasons one could be grateful for.
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