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A slow dinner

By FOOD FOR THOUGHT | By Chit U. Juan | July 8, 2023 - 12:00am

We had the privilege of dining at the ancestral home of the Gamboas called Casa A. Gamboa in Silay City when we visited Negros to observe the volunteer program of the NVC Foundation.

Opinion

NVC will shred your case if you don’t respond

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | January 19, 2020 - 12:00am

I petitioned my married son in 1998 while he was still in the Philippines.

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

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

NVC must send notice 'to the alien' before terminating visa registration

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

On my show, Citizen Pinoy, I always remind people to keep their addresses current with the National Visa Center (NVC) while waiting for the priority date on their approved petition to become current. In many cases,...

Opinion

NVC sending out early notices of visa availability

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | May 2, 2010 - 12:00am

I petitioned my brother in 1989 in the F-4 category (brother/sister of US citizen). Recently, we received from the NVC various forms for my brother’s immigrant visa processing, such as Choice of Address and...

Opinion

Did you invite the NVC to your house blessing?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 13, 2009 - 12:00am

In Philippine culture, whenever a family moves into a new home, they invite friends and family over for the house blessing.

Opinion

Did you invite the NVC to your child's wedding?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 6, 2009 - 12:00am

Many Filipino parents petition their single children, and then wait for many years for their priority dates to become current.

Opinion

NVC is giving retroactive effect to the Child Status Protection Act

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 1, 2009 - 12:00am

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) became effective on August 6, 2002 and provided age-out protection for certain children.

Opinion