Filipinos Facing Imminent Deportation: What Should You Do!

[@janeslittleadventure2082]

I definitely agree with you. Same here, came to the US legally 30 years ago. Took us 15 years to get our US citizen.

[@crazycorpsman1391]

I came to the Philippines in 2019 on the Balikbayan privilege. I'm now a permanent resident. I have never let my status lapse. In my opinion, the USA should treat people who are undocumented the same way the Philippines does. It's all about priorities and responsibility.

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Only one way to come in to the USA, the legal way. My wife is Filipina, and she had to jump through the hoops to do so, and now a US Citizen for over 40 years. The people voted for this correction. Illegal border crossing is a felony. God Bless. Salamat Po!

[@rolandduca1417]

@@PaulieDetmurds illegal border crossing is not the Filipino way of doing it. They do it the legal way until it became illegal (by overstaying) 🙂

[@PaulieDetmurds]

@@rolandduca1417 ...then why worry? When did it become illegal? It is called OVERSTAY for a reason.

[@wolfel1954]

VG, Trump is talking about undocumented illegal immigrants who entered the last 4 years.There are about 15M to 20M right now roaming the streets and under the EBT program. They are the ones who cross the border without any documents. The Filipinos has documents who entered thru the port of entry with visas, max 6 months or maybe 1 time extension then TNT. If there is a crackdown on documented illegals, that will takes years.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes, but some may be the first. Should they gamble on that?

[@RacerX1971]

Sure, but if they have a criminal record, they can be deported even the ones that became "naturalized" and lied tru the process or again committed some kind of serious crime, they can also deported. He's even talking about stopping the "anchor babies "..

[@alejandroumaslay3657]

@@RacerX1971a naturalized U.S. citizen cannot be deported for breaking the law, unless they break the law to become a U.S. citizen or get convicted of treason, however, permanent residents of the U.S. can get deported for committing certain crimes and felonies, and under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. constitution, the government cannot revoke the citizenship of a natural-born U.S. citizen, however, renouncing citizenship is an option for those born in the United States, denaturalized U.S. citizens are subject to removal ( deportation ) from the United States.

[@kevink1214]

Sadly the ones that have gone on a valid visa, then decided to stay on an expired visa, and most likely are working, which is not allowed on a tourist, or student visa, are exactly the reason the US Immigration is sooooo tough on allowing filipino citizens to even get a tourist visa. As soon as a filipino citizen goes into that face to face interview they are already suspicious and usually decide against the visa.

[@rolandduca1417]

@@kevink1214 correct

[@mikek9488]

Yep, and if you overstay on a visa in The Philippines, you will be fined and deported. Also, working is not allowed on a tourist visa here either. I believe it is relatively rare for a westerner to violate the immigration laws here, but the Chinese are a different story. As a result, the Chinese citizens are not permitted visa upon entry and must obtain their visa in advance through the Filipino embassy in China. The government also had to alter their retirement visa program due to extensive fraud by Chinese citizens working here illegally.

[@kevink1214]

@@mikek9488 Yes very true.

[@raxsebabyful]

I dealt with Immigration and after pursuing my citizenship,I petition for my mother to come lived with me after a few years I changed her immigration status to stay in this country for good,I also did for my 3 children and lastly my older sister.They all became US citizens!!!! It was dreadfully exhausting process!!tons of paperwork,time spent in the immigration office , traveling to and from also required money as well. I was determined to get this immigration done so I don't have to worry about deportation.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

That's how you do it!

[@worldsystembuilderjessiecl2635]

Thanks for this great op-ed gramps! This is really an excellent viewpoint.

[@bbhb6441]

Have a good day po Vlogger Grandpa, 'Tis the Season! It is sad that realities is here now "mass deportation", first and foremost, we should know our boundaries, doing things illegally, will face consequences, secondly if Leaders worldwide are really taking care of their people, no illegal immigrants.

[@jetaimefidelis]

Follow the Law. The rule of Law should be followed, or else chaos and anarchy will reign, like in those countries where the illegal immigrants came from. To avoid legal hassles, just follow the rules. Simple as that. Do you know that it is not only business, unemployment, and health issues that are the cause of bankruptcy? It is also a legal issue. Paying legal fees and citations is very expensive.

[@cristinacastillo5377]

Go back to PH , it’s the right thing to do

[@gerrymcnally9344]

Very true, also add to that, overstays. They came in legally and when their time was up to go home, they stayed. If that happened in the Philippines, you will be deported. I believe that Trump will go after criminals first, then let's see what happens.

[@rolandduca1417]

@@gerrymcnally9344 Trump will go after ALL illegals regardless. Gosh, the immigration lawyers are now salivating with the prospect of more milking those of illegals trying to be legal.

[@LOPEZA-cw1tq]

If you have tourist visa or transit visa and you are overstay in US you can adjust your status. Married us citizen

[@dannynicart2389]

Politically, I’m a Democrat however don't agree with everything the party espouses, primarily on immigration. I'm fine with deportation because basically, these people came to America illegally, which is unjust to those who passed through legal means. I'm a third-generation British who happens to be born and live in this country. My Filipina wife came here as a PhD in food science student years ago, became a legal resident and employer petitioned, and a productive member of society.

[@googl2503]

My ancestors came here without any paperworks nor any documentations whatsoever way way back 30,000 years ago through Bering Sea Strait airport, and here I am an indigenous native people worrying to be deported back to Siberia where we came from from.

[@sjgs5054]

How did Filipinos become ‘undocumented’? Did they cross the border w/o permission or authorization? I think you meant many are ‘out of status’. There’s a huge difference between the two. As far as I know most Filipinos arrived legally at their respective ‘port of entry’ as tourist or as a student just an example. They have documents when they arrived & some were allowed to enter but chose to overstay and now are ‘out of status.’

[@rickmurray3859]

@sjgs5054 just like the Chinese some Filipinos came here by crossing the southern border. Mexico has been the staging area for decades

[@salomejoyce4731]

​@rickmurray3859 that could be, some are tourist visa or visitors visas and overstayed and that should never happen to overstayed and must to go back the country of origin!!

[@dmf9145]

@@sjgs5054 if you are “out of status” because you came to the US legally, go see a lawyer and good luck to spending thousands of dollars if you want to assert your right.

[@rickmurray3859]

@salomejoyce4731 boohoo if they were given permission then violated the rules the permission was given they are now felons and need to be sent home. 1 thing for sure they will not do it again.

[@rickmurray3859]

@sjgs5054 negative ghost rider. They over stayed and are now felons. Bye bye

[@BricksVideo]

I think the priority will be for drug runners and human trafficking first. Although you gave great advice to avoid the risk of never being allowed back in the U.S.

[@LOPEZA-cw1tq]

Filipinos there came with tourist visas or overstay visas but they can adjust their status not unlike People who cross the border with no visa.

[@azresident9334]

good advise

[@rickmurray3859]

But grandpa if they came illegally do you not agree they are in fact criminals?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I do. The only problem is that the Biden administration encouraged it. He said, "welcome to USA", and gave them all benefits not offered to our veterans and poor U.S. citizens. That's the only reason I can't blame the undocumented immigrants, but they should have known better.

[@jeffreyrivera8158]

If they came illegally then they are breaking the law.

[@Robert-ho1ie]

​@@vloggergrandpa2707the real criminals are in Washington DC, acting as a government when they are a foreign corporation but I'm not getting into ANY debate ❤

[@rickmurray3859]

@vloggergrandpa2707 okay i thought so but wanted to clear that in my mind because you keep using that darn woke term undocumented.

[@nicklll4477]

@@Robert-ho1ie and those who took the incentive to cross the border illegally are also criminals. Dont care about their status, as long as they are not deemed legal, then they are criminals, period.

[@johnarellano8212]

I know a few of them.. good luck 👍🏼

[@ManuelVictor-gi6pb]

When in doubt contact an immigration lawyer.

[@londonbobby69]

START PACKING...

[@pongmolina2157]

yup

[@ericcarlos8414]

I'll help you pack 😁

[@jeanettelopez4323]

In addition to this is, these undocumented pilipinos are complaining that the fees are expensive ,which is true.... it needs money to process your papers.... hiring a lawyer needa a lot of money... unless there are pro bono ones

[@jeriyonka4176]

I’m a fil-Am and a veteran and my complaints to the illegals are, they do not pay Taxes…State taxes, federal Taxes, Medicare and SS contributions. In other words fair share.. those deductions for the US citizens, our take home is lesser or worse not enough till the next paycheck comes. And these illegals gets paid cash 100% no deductions.

[@michellelee4843]

It's strange that all the old American retirees are running off to the Philippines whilst Filipinos are trying all ways to live in the US.

[@teresa8363]

Because they have worked many years and saved enough to retire & return back to the PH.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

That's because the Americans are after change in environment such as lower cost of living, hot weather and better quality women. Filipinos are seeking US residence for better jobs and higher pay.

[@abgeebssr7344]

I’m curious how the government would know if someone is here illegally. The government wouldn’t know unless another kababayan report that person to the INS.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

And they probably will.

[@Gary-pogi]

Unless they entered by walking into the country undocumented most countries scan travelers' passports at border crossings or airports, recording the date of entry and exit. If there's no recorded exit for a person whose visa has expired, it raises a flag.

[@merlie1254]

I just told my husband that I will carry my passport now even though I’ve been a citizen for 35 years plus my other IDs that I carry in my purse.

[@flinx649]

@@merlie1254 my wife is a filipina...she is mistaken for being Mexican all the time...even by Mexicans haha

[@ajaynair2636]

​@merlie1254 Take a copy instead. I plan to carry only my license. Not going to make any changes in my life because of these clowns

[@thomasgordon1792]

Well how does the Philippines deal with ILLEGAL immigrants? EBT cards, free medical,free housing, voting rights? Why is America expected to be any different? Ps my wife twi daughters, sister inlaw and daughter in-law are all LEGAL Immigrants from PH😮

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

The same way. That is usually the law of any country. I agree. Why should US be different? Only because we have had stupid politicians! Hopefully, that will now be history.

[@personanongrata1601]

Maybe they are waiting for amnesty

[@jerrygray5510]

I know many Filipinos who came into the U.S. on a legal visa, they did not come into this country illegally, but over stayed their visa because of wanting to stay in the US with family members already here or for jobs they got while here via unscrupulous employers that were supposed to be in the process of getting the employees legal status taken care of, but they never did. These are good people that found themselves suddenly referred to as illegal aliens. By the way, Trump just said he plans to claim emergency powers on day one so that he can order the military to start rounding up illegals.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

@@jerrygray5510 It's about time.

[@LOPEZA-cw1tq]

People with tourist visas or transit visas. Between People Cross the Border. Are difference

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

People who overstay violated the terms of their invalid visa and could be deported. Whether or not they are a priority is another question.

[@deliaocampo4340]

How can they enter in the 🇺🇸 undocumented already having a legal papers and still an interview and when entering the first state they still to go to the immigration person to give you the registration number entered the 🇺🇸legally 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@cynthiabankston9238]

Tama po.

[@HazelFlores-q5j]

👍👍👍

[@Robert-ho1ie]

Sir, are you and your wife still planning on moving back to the Philippines? Just asking.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Our plan is to spend some time in the Philippines but keep our residence in the US. There are two reasons: (1) my children, grandchildren, and siblings are here and (2) I will feel more secured in the US due to medical reasons. At this time, I still plan on keeping my condo in Manila.

[@Robert-ho1ie]

Thank you for the reply! I can't say I blame you on that. I've been to the Philippines numerous times and tried living in Angeles in 2002. I could only stand the hassles for 9 months. I was 42 at the time living on Civil service disability. I haven't been back since. I love the Philippine people but their way of conducting business matters has a lot to be desired. I guess I'm just spoiled but happy I am. I'll be 67 in February and my wife (Filipina I met here in the US) are thinking about going for an extended visit to see her family. Medical is the main reason as to why I don't think I could live there. I'm retired Civil service and Air Force and my wife and I have tricare health insurance in which a lot of hospitals will file your claim for you once you pay your 25% of the bill. I'm from Dallas now living in Southern Mississippi and the cost of living isn't too bad. My wife works on the Gulfport navy base here and she thinks she will retire in about a year no matter what. Anyway sir, thanks for the speedy reply and God bless to you and your family ❤❤

[@Robert-ho1ie]

​@@vloggergrandpa2707in addition to my comment, unfortunately we cannot predict when we might have a medical emergency so just visiting an emergency could happen! Life's a gamble either way! You just have to weigh the risks and then adjust according to your tolerance level. 😂

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

@Robert-ho1ie yup! Weigh the positives and negatives, then guess at the probabilities of events. 😉

[@bhaliwka1091]

How about D.A.C.A.?

[@LOPEZA-cw1tq]

Are you an immigration attorney? 😂😂😂😂😂 some people come here for a better future. If you don't have relatives in the US but you have a big dream the only way to come to the US is an Apple tourist visa. And married to the US citizens. Done.

[@redcardinal714]

Deportation under Trump focuses 1 criminals 2 people who came thru border without paper / documentation 3 people who have been under the govt programs and dont contribute ... in short pabigat sa gobyerno thos who came here legally but overstayed it is unlikely to be deported as long as you are not a burden to the system

[@esstong8064]

I would still hire a lawyer even if not pabigat sa gobyerno...

[@ritchiemims8160]

"legally but overstayed" , Are you talking about tourist visa holder but decided to overstayed?, That makes you illegal now, Bad news is every illegal immigrant are going to get deported.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Overstayed could apply to tourist or student visa holders who don't comply with the terms of their VISA.

[@joserizal1158]

I am very lucky not my dreams to go to America but in May 1968 I left the Philippines without passport no visa and i am not immigrant or tourist ot illegal and i served the US Goverment for 45 yrs fully retired enjoying my travels in the Philippines, in Asia in Europe and Scandinavian countries and living in Glendale, California 🙏😃😊

[@FrequentFlyer_MIA]

Fear mongering.

[@bellamorales3354]

No is not

[@rolandduca1417]

I think you’re not helping those pinoy who are now nervous bec. of their situation. The best you can do is keep quiet and discuss other issues other than this emotional issue

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

@@rolandduca1417 No, the best way is to suggest how they "possibly" avoid deportation.

[@kevink1214]

he is being helpful because overstaying your visa will hurt your chances of ever coming back to the USA. If the filipino person has overstayed sure they will feel nervous, however ignoring your situation is not going to help you in the long run.

[@josephineportante7400]

​@@kevink1214 korek

[@rolandduca1417]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 Honestly, the suggestion you are giving is something they already knew even before they even think of overstaying in the USA. They exactly know what they are doing and they’re ready to roll the dice and stay. Is your suggestion correct? Technically, yes, they are correct but they’re willing to take a chance & stay rather than go home. A lot of them already have a US citizen children and will NOT voluntarily go back to the country they came from and will fight their deportation to the bitter end. But sometimes keeping quiet & pray that they’re able to survive this mass deportation is better. I am an American citizen who came here legally and is blessed to succeed and have a good life. I will keep quiet and pray that these hard working people get their stay in USA legally

[@rolandduca1417]

@@kevink1214 how can they ignore their situation when a sword of Damocles is hanging over their head? Don’t you think when they came here their plan is to overstay and be an American citizen someday and they’re doing this to improve their lives? And in fact a lot of them have a US citizen children already. And they’ll fight this mass deportation so they stay legally or otherwise. There are also many of them without kids and will also fight it out just to remain in the USA. You guys know that. Telling these people to self deport or leave now will fall on a deaf ear will not help them either. They exactly know what they are doing let us pray they succeed in remaining in the USA and become legal