Immigration News

Immigrant Wants to Come But Has Drug Issue

by Jim Hacking | November 18, 2020

Can I bring my kid here if he's convicted of a drug offense? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our office here... VIEW POST

Can Immigrant Kids Go to Public School?

by Jim Hacking | November 17, 2020

Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our office here in St. Louis, Missouri. Today's question comes from Nathaniel. Nathaniel writes from Texas... VIEW POST

Bringing a Nanny to the US

by Jim Hacking | July 9, 2020

How do I bring someone to the United States as a nanny or babysitter? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States out of our... VIEW POST

Common Struggles that Immigrants Face with USCIS

by Jim Hacking | March 27, 2020

Dealing with USCIS is often frustrating due to delays, strict rules, and unpredictable decisions. Discover the struggles that immigrants face with USCIS and tips to overcome them. One of... VIEW POST

Joint and Stokes Interviews with USCIS

by Jim Hacking | January 31, 2020

A component of USCIS is to vet the validity of marriages and applicants who are attempting to enter the United States based on a marriage visa. One aspect of... VIEW POST

Should I Make My Social Media Private?

by Jim Hacking | January 4, 2020

Should I make my social media private? Now, having teenage kids, I see how they act on social media and actually my kids are pretty tame. We've had situations... VIEW POST

Filling Out the OPT Application Correctly

by Jim Hacking | September 13, 2019

There are several common pitfalls that can occur when filling out the I-765 application forms for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Therefore, it is important to work with an experienced... VIEW POST