Immigration News

F-2 Visas for the Spouses & Unmarried Children of F-1 Student Visa Holders

by Jim Hacking | December 3, 2015

If you are the spouse or child (under the age of 21) of an F-1 student visa holder, you may be able to join the F-1 holder in the... VIEW POST

Convictions in Texas H1B visa fraud case

by Jim Hacking | November 19, 2015

A pair of brothers that hired H-1B workers have been found guilty of breaking federal law on November 12.  The six day long trial took place in the U.S.... VIEW POST

New book reveals steps for international students who want to stay in the U.S.

by Jim Hacking | November 14, 2015

www.stayingherebook.com Hello there. This is Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer based in St. Louis, MO, practicing immigration law around the country. I wanted to tell you about an exciting new... VIEW POST

Can an H1b employer include a liquidated damages clause if employee leaves?

by Jim Hacking | October 13, 2015

Our office frequently receives calls and emails from foreign workers either working on an H1b or contemplating going to work for an H1b employer.  There are lots of rules... VIEW POST

University Head found guilty of immigration fraud

by Jim Hacking | September 26, 2015

The CEO of Herguan University in Sunnyvale, CA, Jerry Wang, is facing a one year prison sentence after being found guilty of submitting false immigration documents to the Department... VIEW POST

EB-1 Petition Approved for Rolla, Missouri Scientist

by Jim Hacking | July 13, 2015

On July 1, 2015, we filed a petition for an alien worker (I-140), a leading scientist from Rolla, Missouri.  We are happy to report that - with premium processing... VIEW POST

New Rule: Some Spouses of H1B Visa Holders Will Receive Work Authorization

by Jim Hacking | June 25, 2015

USCIS announced on Feb. 24, 2015 that the final rule allowing spouses of some H1-B visa holders to obtain work authorization was approved.  The rule goes into effect on... VIEW POST