Immigration News

Supreme Court Ruling will decide issue of aged-out children

by Jim Hacking | June 24, 2015

Applying for a green card in order to permanently live in the U.S. can take years. In doing so, many immigrant’s children reach the age of maturity and because... VIEW POST

St. Louis Employment Immigration Attorney Jim Hacking Discusses Harsh Consequences of H1B denials

by Jim Hacking |

Students are facing some challenging times in regards to acquiring and keeping their visas. The popular H-1B visa has requirements that cause complications for immigrants. While the U.S. attracts... VIEW POST

BIA rules same-sex marriage green card application is approvable | Missouri & Illinois Immigration Attorney Jim Hacking

by Jim Hacking |

In Matter of Zeleniak, The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently held that in accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Windsor, the Defense of Marriage... VIEW POST

St. Louis Same-Sex Couple Among the First to Apply for Green Card Post-DOMA Ruling | St. Louis Immigration Attorney Jim Hacking

by Jim Hacking |

Jourdan and Kirk are an extraordinary couple taking extraordinary measures to stay together. They are among the first wave of gay and lesbian couples who are applying for green... VIEW POST

Nothing Better Than Clients' Wedding Celebration (And This One Was Special)

by Jim Hacking |

Amany and I had the distinct pleasure of attending our first wedding celebration in the Starlight and Zodiac rooms at the Chase Park Plaza last Saturday.  The occasion -... VIEW POST

Missouri bill would require employers to check immigration status | St. Louis Missouri Immigration Attorney

by Jim Hacking |

  While the rest of the country debates opening up America to increased immigration, the Missouri House approved new legislation that would require employers to use a federal system... VIEW POST

Immigration Podcast Homeward Bound Episode 2 Now Available

by Jim Hacking |

Episode 2 of the Hacking Immigration Law's immigration podcast, Homeward Bound, has been uploaded. This week, we cover the Missouri Senate Blue Panel Hearings on immigration in Missouri.  We discuss... VIEW POST