The Best of the Immigration Answers Show

With the U.S. elections stirring new concerns, this episode of The Best of the Immigration Answers Show dives into complex cases where immigration status hangs in the balance. Attorney Jim Hacking offers critical advice to a caller facing domestic abuse charges, explores a green card case tangled in residency requirements, and addresses fears about politically charged interview questions. For thos...

In this special comeback episode of The Best of the Immigration Answers Show , attorney Jim Hacking addresses questions filled with emotional and legal challenges. We hear from a mother who recently received her green card, only to face abandonment and financial hardship after her husband abruptly left and moved back to Louisiana. Another caller, worried about reuniting her family, learns the diff...

In the premiere episode of the Immigration Answers Show 's new season, Jim Hacking dives into some of the most challenging and unexpected situations immigrants face during their immigration journey. From green card applicants with asylum histories to individuals without birth certificates, this episode covers a range of complex cases. Listen as Jim advises on issues like a DACA recipient's denied...

Not every immigration applicant needs an affidavit of support completed by a sponsor before USCIS approves their green card application. In today's video, we discuss those types of cases that do not require the filing of an I-864.

At the Hacking Law Practice we're dedicated to spreading the truth about immigration in the U.S. Our goal is to get people the help they need so that they can live united with their families and live the American dream. I am passionate about my message because I stand for what I truly believe is right. We fight for immigrants and won't be stopping any time soon

Oh, your immigration officer is a meanie? Too bad, buttercup. Suck it up and get in there to fight for your immigration benefit. Which officer is assigned to your case is something that is 100% out of your control. If they are mean or if you hate them, it doesn't really matter. Watch today's video to help you develop the proper mindset when it comes to dealing with USCIS and the officer assigned t...

Friend. Counselor. Therapist. Advocate. Voice. These are all the responsibilities of the immigration lawyer and what makes a good lawyer a true Immigration Ninja. The lawyer takes their client as they find them and when they prepare the client for interview, they need to be creative to bring out their client's best. Jim discusses the Immigration Ninja theory in today's video.

When it comes to voting, you need to understand that state and local governments usually handle the registration of individuals to vote in elections. These branches of government do a poor job of determining whether someone is a U.S. citizen before registering them to vote. This can lead to big problems for the immigrant who gets registered by mistake. Tune in today to find out more.

At the Hacking Law Practice we're dedicated to spreading the truth about immigration in the U.S. Our goal is to get people the help they need so that they can live united with their families and live the American dream. I am passionate about my message because I stand for what I truly believe is right. We fight for immigrants and won't be stopping any time soon

Jim just left an interview at USCIS in Washington DC and his client was nervous as heck. That is not a good thing. In today's video, Jim provides some guidance on how to get your mindset right and to go into your interview with confidence

When you apply for a new immigration benefit, you want to make sure that what you tell the USCIS in this application is generally consistent with what you told the federal government in prior applications. Suddenly raising new issues or providing clearly inconsistent information can cause you big problems - delays, denials and even deportation. So be careful and tune in to this video to find out m...

The problem for visit visa holders is sometimes they forget that - from an immigration standpoint - they are barely inside the U.S. They start to act like a lawful permanent resident or a U.S. citizen. One of the ways that this can cause them trouble is in the exiting and entering the United States. We take a look in today's video.

How many tickets are too many? Will my traffic tickets keep me from getting a green card or my citizenship? While there's no set rule on this, Jim has seen many cases get hung up due to an excessive number of traffic tickets. Tune in today to learn more.

USCIS has the authority and the ability to conduct their own investigation of you and your case. The immigration service is not limited to reviewing the documents that you submit. Some frequent sources of their investigation (besides Google) include ex-spouses, landlords and employers. Jim discusses in today's video.

Sometimes, people receive an immigrant interview notice or an appointment at the embassy. Then suddenly the appointment is canceled. In today's video, we discuss what this might mean and go over your options on trying to get your case moving forward.

Some notarios and lawyers promise immigrants the world. Give us a bunch of money and we will save your situation. That's not how we do things at Hacking Immigration Law. We want you to know your exact situation. If we cannot help you, we turn down your case. Before you hire us, we will provide our thoughts on the likelihood of success. We will do our very best to never overpromise. We want you to...

At the Hacking Law Practice we're dedicated to spreading the truth about immigration in the U.S. Our goal is to get people the help they need so that they can live united with their families and live the American dream. I am passionate about my message because I stand for what I truly believe is right. We fight for immigrants and won't be stopping any time soon

We aren't sure why but there are an amazing number of immigrants who think that the immigration rules don't apply to them. This is especially true when talking about senior citizens. But guess what - almost all of the immigration rules apply no matter how old or how young you are. You don't get a pass just because you are old or because mom or dad are old. Tune in to this video to hear how it all...

At the Hacking Law Practice we're dedicated to spreading the truth about immigration in the U.S. Our goal is to get people the help they need so that they can live united with their families and live the American dream. I am passionate about my message because I stand for what I truly believe is right. We fight for immigrants and won't be stopping any time soon

When a foreign national marries a US citizen or lawful permanent resident and obtains a conditional green card, most folks know that the foreign national needs to file for removal of conditions before the 2 year anniversary of the green card's start date. The question arises - well what if the foreign national has a child who also received conditional lawful permanent resident status. We explain h...

We all know that applying for an immigration benefit or a visa is expensive. This made one of our viewers wonder - are they only after my money? Do they deny cases just to get more money spent on appeals or refiling fees? Jim discusses in today's video.

When you apply for a green card, you should always file for an employment authorization document and for advance parole. This allows you to work and to travel outside the U.S. while your green card case is pending and is often called a combo card. We share everything that we know about combo cards in today's video.

Jim was on the phone with a past client the other day. The client wanted to know, "does my wife need my permission to apply for citizenship?" Lots to unpack in this question which Jim covers in this video.

When you apply for an immigration benefit, the Department of Homeland Security uses that as an opportunity to conduct a background and security check. But these security checks seem to take forever. Immigrants want to know - when will my security check be completed. Jim explains in this video.

OMG! The Vermont Service Center is 3 months faster than the California Center. OOH, OOH, OOH, the Potomac Center has slowed down. Can I move my case to another, faster service center? Find out in today's video.