Immigration News

Visa Overstay Explained: 3 Time Frames + Consequences

by Jim Hacking | December 20, 2021

Nothing good happens when you overstay your non-immigrant visa.  We've had a lot of people ask us, especially during the COVID outbreak, about overstaying their visas. Some people like... VIEW POST

Will Case Go Faster If Biometrics Reused

by Jim Hacking | November 15, 2021

If they reuse my biometrics, will my case go faster? Hi. I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our offices in St. Louis, San... VIEW POST

Is USCIS Rooting Against You?

by Jim Hacking |

Is USCIS rooting against you? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer, practicing law throughout the United States at our offices in St. Louis, San Diego and Washington, DC. The... VIEW POST

What Happens After I File NOID or RFE Response

by Jim Hacking | November 12, 2021

  What happens after I file my NOID or RFE response? Hi. I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our offices in St. Louis,... VIEW POST

Be Careful About Traveling Too Long

by Jim Hacking | November 9, 2021

Be careful about traveling for too long outside the United States. Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our offices in St. Louis,... VIEW POST

Who Are the Principal Applicant and Derivative Applicant

by Jim Hacking |

In U.S. immigration, the principal applicant is the primary person who qualifies for an immigrant visa based on a specific petition (such as an employment or asylum petition). A... VIEW POST

Can I Bring My Forms to Interview

by Jim Hacking |

Can I read off my forms while I'm at my interview? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer, practicing law throughout the United States at our offices in St. Louis,... VIEW POST