Do you have a loved one in the Philippines that you wish to bring to your home country? Are you considering the assistance of a travel agency, an immigration lawyer, or a self-proclaimed immigration expert—or take the risk of spending too much for a fly-by-night service? Let our 30 years of immigration experience speak for […]
Like complicated tax returns, filling out visa and immigration paperwork can be a stressful and intimidating process. One simple mistake or oversight will result in costly, complex and lengthy delays. Having to re-do and re-submit your visa and immigration application papers will make you wait many extra months for your fiancée’s immigration approval and, in […]
Should I hire a lawyer, an agent, or process the visa myself? Only you can answer that question. I will explain the differences to help you come to your own conclusion. Hiring a lawyer. Most lawyers will charge anywhere from $2000 to $7000+ to process a simple fiancé visa or spousal visa, even more if […]
Re: International Marriage Broker Regulation Act Implementation Guidance Purpose On January 5, 2006, the President signed the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005), Pub. L. 109-162, 119 Stat. 2960 (2006) (codified at 8 USC 1375a). Title VIII of VAWA 2005 is entitled, “Protection of Battered and Trafficked Immigrants,” […]
It’s a sad fact of life that wherever you go there’s somebody willing to con you. Unfortunately this is as true in the Philippines as anywhere else. Not surprisingly, a lot of men are interested in Filipinas but we strongly urge you to be cautious. If you have any doubts about your chat mate from […]
The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Manila processes applications for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas to the U.S. Nonimmigrant visas are for people visiting the U.S. temporarily for tourism, business, education, medical treatment, or petition-based employment. The type of visa required depends on your purpose of travel. The Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Unit […]
THE COST OF A SPOUSAL OR ALIEN RELATIVE IMMIGRATION PETITION A common question my potential clients ask me is how much an immigrant petition often filed under Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative that involves consular processing petition for a spouse or relative usually costs. This is a question that the prospective petitioner must ask […]
The Philippines and Vatican City are the only countries/places in the world that do not have divorce laws. Therefore, in order for a previously married Filipino person, whose spouse is still alive, to be able to marry again is to get a legal civil annulment. If an annulment is what you require then it is […]