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Very truly yours, 


AD 



Dear AD: 


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Very truly yours, 


AD 



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Public charge: DHS issues final rule

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 11, 2022 - 12:00am

On Sept. 9, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule on the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility.

Opinion

Dismissal of removal/deportation cases

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 13, 2022 - 12:00am

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new initiative where it will affirmatively (on its own) move to dismiss certain cases currently in deportation/removal proceedings, so the person can, instead, apply...

Opinion

US Homeland Security renews vow to help in anti-cyberporn efforts

By AJ de la Torre | August 15, 2013 - 12:00am

The campaign against cyberpornography in Cebu Province continues to strengthen, especially with a renewed commitment of assistance from the United States Department of Homeland Security ( DHS).

Cebu News

Dreamers: Gather your 'verifiable documentation' now!

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 8, 2012 - 12:00am

As most people are aware, on June 15, 2012, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that “effective immediately,” certain young people would be eligible for “Deferred Action”...

Opinion

FAQs on DREAMers deferred action/work authorization process

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | June 24, 2012 - 12:00am

On June 15, 2012, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that “effective immediately,” certain young people would be eligible for “Deferred Action” (relief from removal) and...

Opinion

Prosecutorial discretion: Amnesty or leniency?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 28, 2011 - 12:00am

There has been much discussion and confusion over the recent policies and memoranda from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning “prosecutorial discretion.”

Opinion

PAL adopts new security program for travelers to US

By Rudy Santos | October 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Airline passengers from the Philippines bound for the United States are now required to provide detailed personal information before taking their flight in compliance with the Secure Flight Program, a new security...

Business

DHS can track and monitor your whereabouts

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 22, 2009 - 12:00am

Recently, a woman came to my office, after her application for an extension of stay was denied.

Opinion

EDITORYAL – Kawawang ‘supermaids’

November 1, 2006 - 12:00am

KUNG hindi pa nagkagiyera sa Lebanon hindi maiisip ng gobyerno na itaas ang kalidad ng mga Pinay domestic helpers (DHs). Naisip ng gobyerno na i-upgrade ang kaalaman ng Pinay DHs para lalong maging kapaki-pakinabang....

PSN Opinyon

Immigrants with criminal convictions should not leave the US

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 19, 2004 - 12:00am

Dear Atty Gurfinkel: I have been a green card holder for many years. Several years ago, I was convicted of a crime. I served the sentence and even had the conviction expunged (or "erased" from my record.)...

Opinion