Immigration News

USCIS Announces Steep Filing Fee Increases

by Jim Hacking | October 28, 2016

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS has announced an increase to many of the fees associated with filing for immigration benefits in the United States.  This is... VIEW POST

USCIS backlogs prevent thousands from voting

by Jim Hacking | October 27, 2016

If only they would follow the rules. This is what many citizens will say of undocumented immigrants, claiming that if they only followed the established immigration process to the... VIEW POST

Insider Tips for the N 400

by Jim Hacking | October 16, 2016

What are the insider tips that you give to other lawyers who want to start representing people at the naturalization interview? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking. Immigration Lawyer practicing law... VIEW POST

Leaving the US While Your Green Card is Pending Can I leave the United States after filing my adjustment of status application based on marriage to a US citizen? Hi, Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the... VIEW POST

6 Common Mistakes When Completing N-400 Naturalization Form What are some tips to consider when filling in the N-400 naturalization application? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer, practicing law throughout the United States... VIEW POST

Silicon Valley University Stripped of Ability to Recruit Foreign Students Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement revoked authorization previously extended to Herguan University for recruiting international students.  The Silicon Valley university has been popular with foreign students from India.... VIEW POST

Bill Clinton Immigration Act 1996 Continues to Harm Immigrants In 1996, Democratic President Bill Clinton signed the harshest immigration bill that this nation had seen in decades. The effects of this bill lingered and hung over any efforts... VIEW POST