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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.

If I am filing an I-130 as a U.S. citizen to bring my spouse to the U.S., do I have to file separate I-130s (and pay a separate filing fee) for our minor foreign-born children?

The answer is yes. A separate I-130 must be filed for your spouse and for each foreign-born minor child. The only exception would be is if your foreign-born child is actually a U.S.
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What is premium processing and is it available in every type of immigration case?

As people and organizations that deal with the immigration service know, there are often frustrating delays involved in pursuing benefits from that service.
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What is a re-entry permit and why would I need one?

USCIS allows lawful permanent residents to leave the United States under certain conditions. However, if an LPR leaves for more then one year, their LPR card may be deemed invalid.
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What are some common grounds for inadmissibility? Will the Department of Homeland Security ever allow for a waiver of any grounds of inadmissibility?

At the Hacking Immigration Law, we see several common grounds for inadmissibility. We address the most frequently seen inadmissibility grounds at our Missouri immigration firm and the chances for waiver below.
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What is advance parole?

Generally, if someone has applied for lawful permanent resident status, they are not supposed to leave the United States. If such an applicant did leave the U.S.
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What is deferred inspection and how should I respond to a request from Customs and Border Patrol?

When you arrive at a United States port of entry and the inspector from Custom & Border Patrol cannot determine whether you are admissible, you may be granted something called deferred inspection.
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What are the USCIS rules regarding the naturalization test and can I take the citizenship exam in my own language?

If you are looking to become a United States citizen through naturalization, there are several requirements. The requirement that is often biggest hurdle for immigrants is naturalization test.
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What Happens During and After Getting My Naturalization Interview Results? Will I Be Sworn in at USCIS Right Then and There?

I attended two naturalization interviews yesterday. At the St. Louis sub-office of USCIS, some weeks the officers work on naturalization cases.
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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.

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