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USCIS updates
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Here are a few updates that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently issued that I think could benefit and impact those who are directly covered.
USCIS immigrant fee
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am
After enduring the lengthy process of having his spousal petition approved by USCIS, submitting the immigrant visa application with supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), and overcoming the anxiety...
Reporting of death and repatriation of remains to the Philippines from the US  
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Linda, a Filipino citizen, had spent many years living and working in the US.
How to avoid immigration scams
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Last week, we discussed that starting on August 19, USCIS will accept requests for parole in place using the new electronic Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren...
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...
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:
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.
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.
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.
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...
Telephonic conference during USCIS interviews
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 27, 2023 - 12:00am
As you may know, immigration laws in the US are enacted by the federal legislative branch --the US Congress, and as such its power and reach impacts all over the country executed and exercised by the administrative...
Requesting a fee waiver
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 13, 2023 - 12:00am
Majority of the operations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is funded largely by application and petition fees submitted to it. So anytime you file an application for naturalization,...
Deportation order in absentia
by Atty Marco F.G. Tomakin - August 6, 2023 - 12:00am
Nida, a native from the Philippines met and married John, a US citizen, while she was in New York.
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