Immigration News

Immigration Officer Charged With Visa Fraud Conspiracy

by Jim Hacking | June 25, 2015

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Jacksonville, Florida has indicted a long-time officer with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  Officer Paul Friel stands accused of orchestrating a fake marriage between... VIEW POST

2015 H-1B cap has been reached

by Jim Hacking |

As expected, USCIS has reached the mandated H-1B caps for 2015.  No more H-1B applications will be accepted.  All of our firm's H1B's were timely delivered to USCIS. The... VIEW POST

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

by Jim Hacking |

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

Fiance Visa Approved

by Jim Hacking |

One of the best things about practicing immigration law is helping people in love be together.  Our office handles a fair number of spouse and fiance visa cases and... VIEW POST

Jim Hacking Serves as Guest Speaker at Naturalization Ceremony

by Jim Hacking |

Jim Hacking was recently asked by the U.S. District Court to serve as Guest Speaker at a January 2015 Naturalization Ceremony.  The event was held in the en banc... VIEW POST

Lawsuit Against State Department Secures Spouse Visa After 5 Year Wait

by Jim Hacking |

We filed suit several months ago on behalf of a U.S. citizen originally from Pakistan.  Our client had filed a spouse visa application for her husband in 2009.  At... VIEW POST

Who is eligible for an H-1B?

by Jim Hacking |

Congress has defined “specialty occupation” as requiring (1) theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge; and, (2) attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher in... VIEW POST