Getting Married to an American citizen on a Tourist Visa: Know the risks
If you are applying for a US tourist visa for purposes of marriage to an American citizen in the United States during your brief stay in the country and hope fast track your legal status from tourist/ visitor to immigrant, then you must think twice before doing it. While [...]
How Difficult is it for a US Citizen to bring his/her Filipino/Filipina Partner/Spouse to the United States for a Visit?
Easy if you know the ins and outs! The common misconception is that all it takes is money in the bank. That is a factor, but not the only factor. The key to focus on is the US Embassy's determination if the visa applicant has established "sufficient ties." This [...]
Oh My God my passport is REVOKED!
WHAT DO I DO NOW? So you just got the news that your passport has been revoked. It may be due to Back Taxes, Unpaid Child Support, or a Warrant for your arrest. It may be unexpected or it may be something you have feared. Nonetheless, you must deal [...]
You get what you pay for: The disadvantages of hiring a US immigration consultant versus hiring a US immigration lawyer.
In our last article, we discussed why hiring an immigration lawyer is a worthy investment. Simply put, an immigration lawyer provides valuable legal assistance and services to clients seeking help with various immigration related cases that are, more often than not, complicated and confusing. In the United States, an [...]
Should you hire a lawyer for your US visa application?
If you were a fictional superhero character dwelling in a make-believe world, you probably won’t need any help from anyone in your lifetime because you can do it all yourself. You can be your own lawyer, doctor, dance instructor, chef, teacher and every other occupation you fancy. You can [...]
K-1 Visa Applicants and the 90-day rule: What Filipinos need to know
You don’t plant a seed in your backyard and expect a full grown tree the following day. Everything in this world takes time to develop and mature including your attainment of success and accomplishments, trust and respect, friendship and long-lasting relationships. When it comes to romantic relationships [...]