 Rizal was a U.S. Visitor Do you know that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was a visitor to the United States? He was here from April 28, 1888 to May 16, 1888. In less than a month, he was able to travel coast-to-coast, from San Francisco, through Reno, Ogden, Denver, Farmington, Salt Lake City, Provo, Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, and New York. That was quite a feat, considering the transport system during those days. It would be interesting to know what documents and other requirements Rizal had to present for his admission to the United States. Were U.S. immigration officers more lenient during his time? In one of the articles we read, Rizal had to spend 6 days under quarantine inside his ship anchored off San Francisco Bay before he was allowed to disembark. Click the following to access the article: Dreaming of a White Christmas As Christmas draws near, many Filipinos are visiting the United States to realize their dream of a white Christmas. But while thousands of fortunate Filipinos are able to come here under the B-2 visa (also called the visitor or tourist visa), a much higher number fail to fulfill their wish for a white Christmas. Click the following to access the article: My Husband Overstayed. Can I Renew My Tourist Visa? We could feel the anxiety in Lannie痴 voice. Her husband Eddie abandoned her and their two kids three years ago. She is okay with that, because she feels that her life now is much better without the constant quarrels. Besides, she has a good job which provides her and the kids with a comfortable life without any support from Eddie. But what worries her now is the news she has just received from a friend in the United States that Eddie went there about a year ago and has apparently overstayed his tourist visa. A Great Time to Visit Manila Overstays who leave the country will find themselves vacationing for a long period of time. The law says that an alien who was unlawfully present in the United States for a period of more than 180 days (6 months) but less than one year, and then voluntarily departs the United States, shall not be admitted for 3 years. The ban is increased to 10 years if the unlawful stay is for one year of more. Click the following to access the article: Extending You USA Vacation Your allowed period of stay for that particular trip is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry. Usually, the maximum is 6 months. But the U.S. government understands that, sometimes, plans change which compels you to stay longer. Click the following to access the article: |
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