Santiagos credentials or standing within the community of Fort Madison. The problem is centered on his inability to obtain permanent residency or citizenship within the United States. The rationale used to deny Dr. Santiago and his family a work permit or permanent residency is that he is no longer eligible for an educational visa. U.S. immigration officials have argued that his request for a work permit as a doctor is not justified because there is not a shortage of doctors in the United States. His problem is further complicated in that there is a 10year waiting list of Filipinos awaiting permission for permanent residency in the United States. Mr.
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