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221g refusals

By Atty. Marco F.G. Tomakin | February 16, 2020 - 12:00am

Immigrant visa applications, after having been already approved by USCIS, are then sent to the National Visa Center for further processing.

Freeman Opinion

Fees to NVC are application fees, not visa issuance fees

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | January 13, 2019 - 12:00am

I’m a US citizen and petitioned my married son many years ago when my grandchildren were still very young.

Opinion

Reasons for processing delays at the NVC

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 22, 2015 - 12:00am

For the past several months, people have been frustrated with the delays and backlogs at the National Visa Center (NVC) concerning the processing of their (or their family member’s) immigrant visas.

Opinion

If you don’t claim your visa, your case could be shred!

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Years ago, I was petitioned by my US citizen father. The priority date is current, but our family has not received any papers in connection with processing my visa.

Opinion

Don’t wait for the govt to remind you about your rights, benefits, and deadlines

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | June 1, 2014 - 12:00am

Recently, a woman consulted with me about her brother’s immigration situation. Years ago, their father petitioned both of them while their father was still an immigrant. The father later naturalized, resulting...

Opinion

Your petition could be shred if you don’t advise the NVC of any address change!

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 27, 2013 - 12:00am

If you have ever filed a petition on behalf of a relative (i.e. a brother, sister, adult child, etc.), and then moved to a new home, you must notify the National Visa Center (NVC) of the change of address. If you...

Opinion

NVC is not your attorney, for 'free' legal advice

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Many people, desiring to save money, try to handle their immigration matters on their own.

Opinion

Breaking a mother's heart through lies and deception

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

An elderly Filipina came to my office for a consultation about her son’s case. Tears started flowing almost as soon as she started telling her story. And she kept reaching for the box of Kleenex, as the tears...

Opinion

You could lose your immigrant visa if you do not pursue your case (Part II)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 24, 2010 - 12:00am

In a previous article, I discussed various ways by which a person could have his or her case terminated by failing to pursue their visa.

Opinion

You could lose your immigrant visa if you do not pursue your case (Part 1)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 3, 2010 - 12:00am

Years ago, I was petitioned by my US citizen father. The priority date is current, but our family has not received any papers in connection with my visa.

Opinion