Immigration News

What Jobs are Eligible for an H1b Employment Visa?   What do I need to know if I want to sponsor a foreign national for an employment visa here in the United States? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration... VIEW POST

Spouse visa or fiance visa - which is better?

by Jim Hacking | July 13, 2016

Should I marry my significant other and apply for a spouse visa, or file as a fiance without getting married first? Hi, Jim Hacking here, immigration lawyer practicing law... VIEW POST

Can an F1 student work while studying in the U.S.?

by Jim Hacking | May 3, 2016

Can an international students from overseas studying in the United States on an F-1 student visa work, and if so, what are the conditions?   Hi. I'm Jim Hacking,... VIEW POST

What do F1 international students need to know about curricular practical training (CPT)?

by Jim Hacking | February 5, 2016

We get a lot of questions about CPT.  So we thought we would tackle the most frequently asked questions right here on our website. What is it? CPT stands... VIEW POST

New guidance for employers who want to audit their own company I-9s

by Jim Hacking | January 10, 2016

Federal immigration law requires employers to verify that every employee has proper work authorization.  The form that employers are supposed to use to document an individual's eligibility to work... VIEW POST

What should an F-1 student do if they get arrested in the United States?

by Jim Hacking | January 5, 2016

Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States and out of our office here in St. Louis, Missouri. International students who come to the United... VIEW POST

Do immigration officials look at applicant's social media profiles?

by Jim Hacking | December 15, 2015

Does the federal government look at people's social media when deciding whether or not to give them a green card or a visa? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer... VIEW POST