Immigration News

When should I start worrying about whether my naturalization case is taking too long to be decided by USCIS?

by Jim Hacking | July 8, 2016

Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States out of our office here in St. Louis, Missouri. We represent a lot of naturalization clients. We... VIEW POST

Man Stripped of Citizenship Because He Lied on His Application

by Jim Hacking | March 31, 2016

We tell clients all the time – you have to tell the truth about everything. Lying to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service is always a bad idea. This week,... VIEW POST

Can a conditional green card holder file a petition to bring their children to the United States?

by Jim Hacking | March 28, 2016

  Can a conditional green card holder or conditional permanent resident file a petition to bring their children to the United States? Yes. Federal Regulations Federal regulations hold that... VIEW POST

Writ of Mandamus: A Legal Tool for Addressing Immigration Delays in USCIS

by Jim Hacking | February 4, 2016

  Longer delays in immigration cases are frustrating, especially if your case has been in limbo in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). They can take a... VIEW POST

What Happens in a Husband-Wife Dispute in a Marriage-Based Green Card Case?

by Jim Hacking | January 27, 2016

Disputes between the husband and wife can happen while going through a marriage-based green card case. Learn what you can do to keep your marriage from crumbling. Submitting a... VIEW POST

Can having smoked marijuana get me in trouble at my green card medical exam?

by Jim Hacking | January 16, 2016

The short answer is yes. Although negative consequences of light marijuana use (as opposed to habitual) are not very likely, they are certainly possible. For one, the doctor performing... VIEW POST

What do I need to know about sponsoring my brother or sister for a green card?

by Jim Hacking | January 8, 2016

I was on the phone with a client yesterday. He just became a US citizen. He was wondering what does it take to bring his brother or sister to... VIEW POST