Immigration News

Only 1/3 of Eligible H-1B Spouses Have Obtained Work Authorization Last year, the Obama administration changed the immigration regulations to allow certain spouses of temporary skilled workers in the United States to obtain permission to work.  Under the prior... VIEW POST

When an Employee Lies on the I-9 Form Can an employer fire an employee when they find out that information provided in the I-9 process was falsified? Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the... VIEW POST

The 2018 Diversity Visa Lottery is Now Open Online registration for the 2018 Diversity Visa program opened on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon (Eastern Daylight Time). Registration closes at the same time on Monday, November... VIEW POST

After the Overseas I-130 is Approved My I-130 has been approved for my overseas spouse. Does this mean that I'm almost finished? Hi, Jim Hacking, immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our... 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 does USCIS mean when they say that a job must be in a specialty occupation for an H1b visa?

by Jim Hacking | February 6, 2016

One of the first things that you should know about H1b visas is that not all jobs qualify for H1b employment visas.     In order for an H1b... VIEW POST