Immigration News

US couple plead guilty to smuggling nanny into U.S., paying her less than $3,000 over 13 years

by Jim Hacking | June 24, 2015

Richard and Martha Smalanskas have pleaded guilty to charges that they paid their immigrant nanny less than $3,000 over the course of 13 years and brought her into the... VIEW POST

Former ICE informant charged with kidnapping; victim claims man responsible for multiple murders

by Jim Hacking |

Police in Joplin, Missouri, recently arrested Guillermo Eduardo "Lalo" Ramirez Peyro on suspicion of kidnapping.  The man is being held on a $250,000 bond.  He was detained after a... VIEW POST

St. Louis Immigration Attorney Discusses DHS Efforts to Deport Guatemalan Man for Bounced Check

by Jim Hacking |

President Obama and DHS repeatedly claim that their record-setting pace of deportations is focused primarily upon ridding the U.S. of criminals.  As the President approaches his 2,000,000th deportation, immigration... VIEW POST

2013: A year of many H1B employment abuses

by Jim Hacking |

The year 2013 will be remembered for, among other things, record fines paid by U.S. employers for violating federal immigration laws.  Many employers were fined for trying to skirt... VIEW POST

St. Louis Community College cuts tuition rates for undocumented students

by Jim Hacking |

Beginning in January 2014, undocumented students with a Missouri high school diploma will pay lower tuition rates at St. Louis Community College.  For many students, their tuition will be... VIEW POST

Supreme Court Ruling will decide issue of aged-out children

by Jim Hacking |

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