Immigration News

Immigration Officer took bribes of cash and egg rolls for favorable treatment

by Jim Hacking | June 25, 2015

Mai Nhu Nguyen, an eight year official with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Santa Ana, California, pleaded guilty to receiving bribes as a public official over a two... VIEW POST

5 Possible Quick Fixes to Our Broken Immigration System

by Jim Hacking |

There has been much discussion about ways that President Obama may implement some short term fixes to our nation's broken immigration system.  Of course, no changes have been adopted... VIEW POST

How a Simple I-9 Form Can End Your Chance of Getting A “Green Card” in the United States

by Jim Hacking |

Since 1986, U.S. employers have been required to verify that all new hires verify their identity and authorization work by having a new employee complete Form I-9 “Employment eligibility... VIEW POST

Tragedy strikes: recent immigrant shot to death in St. Louis robbery

by Jim Hacking |

I have some sad news to report today. Ethiopian refugee Abdulrauf Kadir was shot to death during a grocery store robbery in St. Louis on Sunday afternoon.  Mr. Kadir had recently... VIEW POST

Learn How this Citizenship Case Went Horribly Wrong

by Jim Hacking |

Picture this.   You came to this country from the Philippines many years ago after marrying the man of your dreams.  You applied for and obtained a green card. ... VIEW POST

President Obama is of 2 minds as Independence Day rolls around

by Jim Hacking |

The cynical side of me is always a bit put off by the naturalization ceremonies that USCIS conducts around the country. I have so many clients fighting, struggling and... VIEW POST

Wrist Band Night & the Fourth of July

by Jim Hacking |

Happy 4th of July !!! We hope you have an amazing celebration of our nation’s birthday. We spent Wednesday night at the Webster Groves Lions Club’s Fourth of July... VIEW POST