PRESS RELEASE
WDC-9-2026
09 March 2026
Embassy Press and Information Section
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its commitment to supporting and protecting Filipino migrants in the United States, the Philippine Embassy successfully concluded its second weeklong free legal aid clinic on U.S. immigration laws in partnership with qualified legal practitioners offering vital assistance to Filipinos and Filipino-Americans facing a range of legal immigration challenges in the United States.
From 02 to 06 March 2026, Atty. Miles Sanchez, a U.S. immigration attorney based in Florida, provided Filipino clients with free, safe, and confidential one-on-one legal consultations on various immigration issues such as family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and deportation defense.
“Navigating immigration is often complex and expensive, and no two cases are the same. That’s why offering free, personalized legal support to members of our diaspora is so meaningful, timely and critical during this time, which was certainly appreciated by many of our kababayan,” said Chargé d’Affaires Felipe Cariño III. “We thank Atty. Sanchez for coming back to make this second legal clinic possible.”
A total of 30 individuals from the United States and the Philippines consulted in person and online, and received personalized legal guidance without the financial burden, helping them better understand their options and next steps in a safe environment.
“Atty. Sanchez took the time to understand my situation and explained my options in a clear and honest way,” said one of the clients who signed up for the event. “I left the consultation feeling much more confident about my next steps.”
The Embassy reminds the public that Filipinos in the United States have rights, regardless of their immigration status. The Embassy and its community partners will continue with the immigration and legal rights awareness campaign to foster confidence among Filipinos, uphold migrant protection and recognition of migrant rights, and promote the welfare of all law-abiding Filipinos, regardless of their immigration status.
For more information about the Embassy’s services, visit philippineembassy-dc.org/consular or email consular@phembassy-us.org.
