Immigration News

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

U.S. workers sue Walt Disney World & Indian staffing company over lost jobs

by Jim Hacking | January 28, 2016

Leo Perrero, a former employee at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has joined other former Walt Disney World employees in a lawsuit against the company.  During Perrero’s last... VIEW POST

DHS requests 90 additional days to revise OPT STEM extensions

by Jim Hacking | January 19, 2016

The Obama administration is asking for an additional 90 more days to revise a program designed to allow international students to work at the completion of their studies, while... 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

Visa Waiver Program may not be available to certain travelers

by Jim Hacking | December 10, 2015

The VWP (Visa Waiver Program), which is managed by the Department of Homeland Security with the help of the State Department, is a program that allows citizens from the... VIEW POST