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The attorneys at the Hacking Immigration Law are dedicated to helping the foreign-born people of St. Louis to live and work in the United States. This dedication is reflected in the kind and grateful words of the clients they have helped. Read what others have to say about the hard work that the Hacking Immigration Law has done to help those in St. Louis.

How long do I have to file my asylum application with USCIS?

Most people who come to our office to talk about asylum are unaware of the strict filing deadlines that govern asylum cases.

I-485 Processing Time 2023 at the NBC: Why Does USCIS Take So Long to Process My Spouse Visa Application?

In most spouse visa cases, several months go by between the initial filing/biometrics appointment and the actual interview. People often wonder why that is.

What does USCIS mean when they talk about "persecution" of people applying for asylum?

People often call our office to talk about asylum. But they are not sure what the government considers to be "persecution" when figuring out whether or not someone would be persecuted if they returned home.

Can I Travel with a Pending Asylum Status?

Sometimes asylum cases take a very long time to process. The initial interview may be a year or more away. Asylum applicants sometimes get ansy about remaining in the U.S.

Can I write a letter to the USCIS immigration officer who interviewed me?

Yes, you have every right to correspond with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service. Sometimes, USCIS asks you to send them additional information about your case.

My naturalization application asks whether I ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen. I did - is this a problem?

Federal law has dealt very harshly with non-citizens who claimed to be a a U.S. citizen when that claim wasn't true. This includes people who tell an employer that they are a U.S.

My US citizen fiancee is filing for a visa for me. Can my minor child accompany me?

US citizens can sponsor their fiancee for a visa to the U.S. The visa is known as a K1 visa and requires that the couple get married within 90 days of the alien's arrival in the U.S.

Can F1 Students Work in the United States?

F1 students may not work off campus during their first year of school in the U.S. They may work on campus for a limited number of hours.

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Sriram Devanathan

im is a great attorney who always has his human side “ON”. The clients come first to him. When approached for time sensitive issues, he was readily available and was prompt. I have had to reach out to him for myself & have recommended him to others. He always welcomed everyone and gave patient hearing. And he would not mind recommending other attorneys’ if he feels that they would better serve that particular case. Even if it means one less client for him. That sums up who Jim is. Thank you Jim!

Justin Charboneau

Jim and his team are extremely knowledgeable individuals. It is great to have someone like this on your side. I have and will continue to recommend Hacking Law Practice, LLC to anyone who needs legal advice on immigration issues.

Bouchra Aanouz

This firm was amazing helping me with my husband’s case. Jim and his team were very responsive to all my questions and concerns. i wish I had consulted them earlier as my husband’s case was stuck in Administrative Processing for over a year and a half. Two months after I gave my case to Jim, my husband was granted his visa. Would definitely recommend them and already have recommended them to my friends.