Immigration News

Does a Spouse Letter for Immigration Support Help Your Marriage-Based Green Card Case?

by Jim Hacking | January 15, 2020

Yes, a spouse letter for immigration support can help your marriage-based green card case,  but only as supporting evidence. It’s not the main proof. Immigration officers focus more on... VIEW POST

No Interview Notice, but Case Denied

by Jim Hacking | January 13, 2020

I didn't get my interview from USCIS and my case got denied. Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our office here in... VIEW POST

Will I Get a 2-Year Green Card or a 10-Year Green Card?

by Jim Hacking | January 9, 2020

"Our marriage-based green card has been taking a long time. Will I get a two year green card or a 10 year green card?" Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration... VIEW POST

The Process to Sponsor a Spouse or Fiancé for US Citizenship

by Jim Hacking | January 6, 2020

If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor your husband or your wife, or your fiancé for lawful permanent residence status. There are two ways this can happen.... VIEW POST

When Should a Non-Citizen Spouse File Their Solo Green Card Petition After a Divorce?

by Jim Hacking | January 2, 2020

A person typically cannot file the I-751, the petition to get a 10-year green card, until 90 days before the two-year green card expires. However, if a person gets... VIEW POST

What Happens If a Marriage Ends Before a Person Gets a 10 Year Green Card?

by Jim Hacking | December 26, 2019

One of the ways immigration service tries to cut down on marriage fraud is that they keep track of people who sponsor foreign nationals based on marriage. If the... VIEW POST

Legal immigration benefits are getting pricier under new Trump policy

by Jim Hacking | December 5, 2019

Before falling in love and getting married, Marco Malagon’s chances of obtaining legal status were slim. While his brother is a U.S. citizen and could have petitioned for him,... VIEW POST