The Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel

What is a motion to reconsider and a motion to reopen? What are the requirements? What are the filing deadlines? When are they available? These are all questions answered in this article below. Click the link to learn more. As always like the post if you found this information helpful, comment what else you'd like to learn more about and share with your friends/family! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #immigrationlaw #Philippines #immigrantvisa #motions

Everyone is hopeful new laws will be passed that will help people legalize their status. But did you know there already exists several ways people could possibly be eligible to legalize now, under existing laws? In this video, I discuss seven existing immigration laws/benefits that could possibly apply to your case now. As always like the video if you enjoyed it, comment what else you'd like to see and share with your friends/family! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #Philippines #immigrantvisa #usitv

Have you ever feared of being deported? Have you ever lost hope? We want to remind you to never lose hope and to know that Atty Michael has your back. Watch this video about Grace's story and learn more about how she overcame her predicament. As always like the video if you enjoyed it, comment what else you'd like to see and share with your friends/family! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #Philippines #immigrantvisa #hope

Happy Monday! We wanted to start off the week with an amazing story. This will show you to never lose hope! Watch this video to see more. As always like the video if you enjoyed it, comment what else you'd like to see and share with your friends/family! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #Philippines #immigrantvisa #hope

Remember to tune into CitizenPinoy to learn more about the latest news and developments on U.S. immigration reform from Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel. Happy Easter! Like if you plan to tune in, share to let others know to tune in and comment on what else you'd like to learn more about in the future! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #Philippines #immigrantvisa #Immigrationban

Happy Friday! We hope you're ready for Easter Sunday! For today we wanted to have some fun and post a pop quiz! Use the poll to submit your answer and see how you do against others. Like if you got the right answer, comment if you have any other questions and share to quiz your friends! #gurfinkellaw #citizenpinoy #immigration #USImmigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #immigrationservices #Philippines #immigrantvisa #Immigrationban

Watch Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel as he discusses about other family-based petitions as well as employment-based petitions.

Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) can sometimes be a confusing and complex law. What may seem to make sense (such as rushing the approval of a petition) can actually be harmful to a case. Before you act as your own attorney, giving yourself advice, and making up your own laws and rules, you should, instead, consult with an attorney to make sure you're doing it correctly and are properly strategizing the case.

CITIZEN PINOY continues to provide relevant information to individuals and families who have concerns about the latest immigration policies and how it affects them. On a brand new episode, this Sunday, October 25 at 6:15 pm PST/EST (9:15 pm EST thru select Cable/Satellite providers).

"I immigrated to the U.S. in 2008... through my mother’s F-3 petition (married son/daughter of U.S. citizen), which she filed in 1990. At the time my petition was filed, my son was only six years old. By the time the priority date became current and my visa was issued, I was told he had aged out, and had to be left behind..."

Joe Biden, if elected president, would undo a number of key Trump administration’s policies related to immigration, and specifically illegal immigration, a new report predicts

In this video Atty. Gurfinkel discusses about people who entered the US through fraud or under a different name, but could eventually find hope through a qualifying relative or if they can demonstrate extreme hardship when they apply for a fraud waiver. If this situation applies to you, you should seek the advice of an attorney, who can evaluate your situation and determine your eligibility, guide you through the process, and help prepare the documentation and represent you at your interview.

"I was petitioned by my mother as a married child (F-3) in April 2001. However, I discovered that my wife had cheated on me, so I had our marriage annulled in 2012. I now have a live-in partner. I want to remove my first wife from the petition and include my domestic partner along with our 7 children, 3 of whom have aged out."

Atty. Gurfinkel discusses about people who entered the US through fraud or under a different name, but could eventually find hope through a qualifying relative or if they can demonstrate extreme hardship when they apply for a fraud waiver.

It is not true that hiring an attorney to handle your case or represent you is a sign of guilt. In my opinion, having an attorney represent you greatly increases your chances of success. I believe the USCIS has no problems with attorneys handling a person’s case, as it may even make USCIS’s job much easier.

Some people hope or believe that if consuls or immigration officers hear their grave predicament, they would be filled with mercy and compassion and approve their case. If their situation is dire, and they tearfully pour out their heart and soul, this will help in getting their case approved.

It is not true that hiring an attorney to handle your case or represent you is a sign of guilt. Watch as Atty. Gurfinkel explains why having an attorney represent you greatly increases your chances of success.

The October 2020 priority dates provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and Other Worker (unskilled workers like caregivers). The priority dates for all countries (except India and China) are CURRENT! This includes the Philippines! This means visas are available, regardless of the person’s priority date. If a person is being petitioned by an employer, and their form I140 employmentbased petition has been approved or is pending, they could pos...sibly be eligible to file for adjustment of status and work authorization, assuming they are otherwise eligible for adjustment of status (i.e. no issues re maintaining status, no fraud\crimes, etc.) People with approved or pending I140 petitions should see an attorney about their eligibility to file for adjustment, now that the priority dates for these employment-based categories are current. See more