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US readily welcomes immigrants with extraordinary ability

By Licelle Cobrador, Esq. New York – Immigration restrictions became top priority during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. An invisible wall was built that hampered opportunities for countless eligible immigrants, including extraordinary ability/ EB-1A foreign nationals.  Requests for evidence and denial rates increased with the USCIS (also known as the Service) plainly […]

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Denaturalization: The Reality of American Citizenship Stripping

By Licelle Cobrador, Esq. American citizenship is regarded as the “highest hope of civilized men” according to Schneiderman v. United States, 320 U.S. 118, 122 (1943). Most people believe that once U.S. citizenship has been acquired through a process called naturalization, it will be forever.  Though rare, it is possible to be divested of the […]

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The eventful week that was

By Vanette Colmenares New York – More than 10 days ago, I wrote about an eventful week supposed to be just for my diary but then I thought of having it published as an experience of the week.  However, I hesitated when I realized that it might bring out some mixed messages to those who […]

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Philippines now back to participate in the US temporary non-agri visa program H2-B

New York – The Philippines is back on the list to participate in the H-2B or temporary non-agricultural visa program of the US starting this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a press release on January 12, 2021. In 2019, the Philippines was de-listed from the temporary work visa programs H2-A (agricultural) […]

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USCIS increases expedited fees starting Oct 19

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it will increase fees for premium processing, effective Oct. 19, as required by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L. No. 116-159, signed into law on Oct. 1. The USCIS premium processing service allows petitioners to pay an additional filing fee to expedite the […]

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With USCIS’ increase in application fees, lawyers ask where are the efficient services?

By Marivir R. Montebon New York – With the impending drastic increase in immigration fees, two FilAm women lawyers here said that the USCIS needed to improve on its internal procedures to address processing delays. The USCIS announced Friday that it will implement an average of 20 percent increase to fees for immigration benefits starting […]

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Fil-Am Leaders React to Philippines’ Exclusion from H-2A & H-2B Visa Program

By Marivir R. Montebon   New York – The Philippines continues to be excluded from the US H-2A and H-2B Visa program for 2020, the Federal Register for January 17, 2020 reported. Ledy Almadin, board member of the non-profit PAFCOM, remarked that the US needed to deal with problem of overstaying visas and human trafficking […]

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USCIS Continues to Delist the Philippines from H-2A and H-2B Visas

By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The Philippines continues to be delisted from the USCIS’s H-2A and H-2B Visa program for 2020, the Federal Register reported on January 17, 2020. The USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Department of State, reserve the right to exclude countries from its […]

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De Leon: We Are Pushing for Full Recognition of Phil. Veterans

By Marivir R. Montebon   New York City — Consul General Mario de Leon Jr. said Sunday that the Filipino communities and his office have long been pushing for the full recognition of the Filipino WW II veterans in the US Congress. In an interview with the I am Pinoy Proud Ako Live Express, de […]

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Beware of Sloppy, Lying Lawyers

Editor’s Notes By Marivir R. Montebon (As the USCIS is gearing up for raids on immigration crackdowns, I write this piece with a nagging concern on getting a lawyer who has integrity and knowledge of what she or he is doing on behalf of trafficked clients, for the simple fact that clients should have value […]

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