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USCIS Update: Alien Registration Requirement
by Marco Tomakin - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
This week, I am reproducing in toto the latest USCIS Update that requires certain class of immigrants to register at the USCIS.
Love is off the air (Part 2)
by Marco Tomakin - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
na's dilemma did not end there. She had a pending petition to lift the conditions of her permanent residency.
When things go wrong
by Marco Tomakin - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Ben filed a spousal petition for his wife, Elsa a few months after he obtained his green card.
Do not wait
by Marco Tomakin - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Tricia, a US citizen, filed a petition for her only sibling, George, sometime in the late ‘90s.
Busy week in immigration
by Marco Tomakin - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
It has been an extremely busy week for the new administration as President Trump announced and signed a series of executive orders that seek to carry out his immigration agenda.
Day One
by Marco Tomakin - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Tomorrow, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will officially become the 47th president of the United States of America.
USCCB issues guidance on immigration reform
by Marco Tomakin - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has made its voice loud and clear on where they stand on the issue of immigration.
H1B Program strengthened
by Marco Tomakin - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Recently, there has been a public disagreement involving a few of President-elect Trump's advisers involving H1B visa.
Updates from USCIS
by Marco 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.
Good news from USCIS
by Marco Tomakin - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Here is some good news from USCIS !
US celebratesThanksgiving
by Marco Tomakin - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Last Thursday, all of United States celebrated Thanksgiving Day, an annual tradition when families and friends gather in gratitude to celebrate the blessings of a fruitful year.
USCIS updates
by Marco Tomakin - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
US Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been lawfully admitted for permanent...
Consequences
by Marco Tomakin - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Last Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the United States held an election not only for the presidency and vice presidency but also 34 seats in the Senate and all 435 spots for the House of Representatives.
USCIS updates
by Marco 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 Marco 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...
The immigrant and a simple traffic violation
by Marco 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.
Reporting of death and repatriation of remains to the Philippines from the US  
by Marco Tomakin - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Linda, a Filipino citizen, had spent many years living and working in the US.
USCIS updates
by Marco Tomakin - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual is being updated to clarify eligibility for optional practical training (OPT) extensions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This guidance also...
Labor Day
by Marco 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.
How to avoid immigration scams
by Marco 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...
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