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A few years ago, I entered the U.S. as a crewman. I am now in love with a U.S. citizen, and we plan to get married. Once we are married, will my spouse be able to petition me, and can I adjust status (obtain a green card) in the U.S., without any problem?


Very truly yours,


TG



Dear TG:


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Acting Labor Secretary Manuel Imson belied reports that the US government would stop hiring Filipino workers or issuing H-1B visas to foreign workers.


"The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) will not stop the issuance of H-1B visas but will merely not accept petitions for new visas from October 2004 to October 2005," he said.


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Very truly yours,


TG



Dear TG:


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Fiancee' visa Q & A

January 23, 2016 - 9:00am

As I mentioned to you last week, today's column will answer some of the questions I received from our readers. Today's questions pertain to K1 visa or commonly known as fiancee' visa.

Freeman Opinion

Love at first (web) site

December 18, 2015 - 9:00am

The internet, either for better or for worse, has immeasurably changed the way we interact with one another.

Freeman Opinion

THAT SHE GAVE UP HER GREEN CARD

By Margot: No need to get certification | January 10, 2010 - 12:00am

Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s wife, Margarita “Margot” Osmeña, yesterday claimed that a United States Embassy official has clarified to her that there is no need to issue a certification that...

Cebu News

Opposition: 2 BOPK bets are still US citizens

January 5, 2010 - 12:00am

The opposition camp yesterday claimed that Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s wife Margot and Ronald Cuenco, who are running for councilors in the city’s south district, are still considered citizens of the...

Cebu News

Love marriage to a citizen doesn’t always result in a green card  — Part 1

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 2, 2008 - 12:00am

Opinion

US to continue hiring nurses, teachers — DOLE

By Mayen Jaymalin | December 20, 2004 - 12:00am

Filipino nurses, teachers and other workers can still work in the United States despite the freeze in the processing of new visa applications, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said yesterday. Acting...

Headlines

Not everyone can get a green card thru marriage to a citizen – Part 1

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

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel A few years ago, I entered the U.S. as a crewman. I am now in love with a U.S. citizen, and we plan to get married. Once we are married, will my spouse be able to petition me, and can I adjust...

Opinion

Uscis streamlining its procedures to ease backlog

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 15, 2004 - 12:00am

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced new plans and strategies to eliminate its huge backlog of cases, while enhancing national security. According to the USCIS Office of Public Affairs,...

Opinion

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