Immigration News

Can a conditional green card holder file a petition to bring their children to the United States?

by Jim Hacking | March 28, 2016

  Can a conditional green card holder or conditional permanent resident file a petition to bring their children to the United States? Yes. Federal Regulations Federal regulations hold that... VIEW POST

Immigrant intent or non-immigrant intent

by Jim Hacking | March 22, 2016

What's the difference between immigrant intent and non-immigrant intent, and why is that important in the immigration context? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United... VIEW POST

What happens if a dispute arises between the two spouses in marriage based green card case?

by Jim Hacking | January 27, 2016

What happens if a dispute arises between the two spouses in marriage based green card case? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law around the United States and... 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

How To Sponsor Green Cards For Your Sons And Daughters: A Guide For Lawful Permanent Residents

by Jim Hacking | January 3, 2016

What are the rules regarding when a green card holder can sponsor their son or daughter for a green card themselves? Hi. I'm Jim Hacking, Immigration Lawyer practicing law... 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