Immigration News

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

Disclosing Dismissed Criminal Charges When Applying for Citizenship

by Jim Hacking |

People often get excited when the time comes to apply for citizenship.  They look over the N-400 Naturalization Application and think that it is just a matter of filling... VIEW POST

Can I Cancel My Spouse Conditional Green Card After Divorce?

by Jim Hacking | December 24, 2015

Hi. I'm Jim Hacking, Immigration Attorney practicing law out of our office here in St. Louis, Missouri.  When you marry a US citizen, and you've been married less than... VIEW POST

Do immigration officials look at applicant's social media profiles?

by Jim Hacking | December 15, 2015

Does the federal government look at people's social media when deciding whether or not to give them a green card or a visa? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer... VIEW POST

Learn why some naturalization cases get denied

by Jim Hacking | November 25, 2015

What happens if my naturalization case gets denied? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law here in St. Louis, Missouri. I was at immigration yesterday with a client.... VIEW POST