COMMUNITY JOURNAL

Success story: A terminated case is reinstated and visa issued, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday

JOSEPH was petitioned by his mother in 2007 and waited 12 long years for his Nanay Pilar’s petition to become current. Unfortunately, Joseph was in Zurich, Switzerland, for work and was unable to attend his embassy interview in April 2019. Despite Joseph’s attempt to contact the

National Visa Center to reschedule his interview date, he received a termination letter, where the Embassy said Joseph failed to contact them within the allotted one-year period, and his file had now been destroyed. Joseph consulted with the Law Offices of Michael Gurfinkel to get his case back on track. After writing to the Embassy, arguing for Joseph’s eligibility, Atty. Gurfinkel convinced the Embassy to reinstate the case. Joseph’s new interview was scheduled in March 2022, and Joseph’s visa was issued, to the joy of Nanay Pilar, who was finally reunited with her son after such a long time. Watch this success story on an encore episode of “Citizen Pinoy” on Sunday, August 13 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo. Citizen Pinoy is also available on iWantTFC. Viewers may download the free app. (Advertising Supplement)

REINSTATES A TERMINATED CASE SUCCESS STORY ON AN ENCORE EPISODE OF CITIZEN PINOY THIS SUNDAY! After Nanay Pilar (center) petitioned her son, Joseph (left), in 2007, it took some 11 years until his F-2B petition became current in 2018. His embassy interview was scheduled in April 2019, but Joseph was in Zurich, Switzerland, for work, and he asked to have his interview rescheduled. Unfortunately, the embassy sent a termination letter based on Joseph’s supposed failure to contact them within a year. Joseph consulted with Atty. Gurfinkel (right), who got the case reinstated and a visa issued in record time. Watch this success story on an encore episode of “Citizen Pinoy” on Sunday, August 13 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo. (Advertising Supplement)

ATTORNEY

PhiliP S. Chua, MD, FaCS, FPCS

A 10-YEAR study showed that more than 57,000 pedestrians were hit by vehicles in Metro Manila, including those who lost their lives simply crossing the streets. Notwithstanding the designated crossing “zebra” lanes (large bold white lines on black asphalt) which are supposed to be the haven for crossing pedestrians, drivers and car owners do not seem to care to slow down and stop properly. They all break the traffic laws with impunity, putting the lives of people in jeopardy. Reason: Our lack of discipline as a people, which is also why our laws are not enforced. Discipline must start from the top executive of the city.