The Embassy welcomes the decision by a United States court to grant Ms. Lewelyn Dixon’s petition for cancellation of removal and to order her release. The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco provided appropriate consular assistance and ensured that her rights are protected throughout the hearing process.
The full statement of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on Ms. Dixon’s release can be found on their webpage and social media platforms titled: Statement on the Release of Filipino National Lewelyn Dixon – Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco.
The Philippine Government, through its Embassy and Consulates General in the United States, remains committed to providing consular assistance to all Filipino nationals regardless of their immigration status while respecting the right of the United States to enforce its own domestic laws, including those on immigration.