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.

Immigration Answers Show

Jun 2nd, 2021 57m 40s

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

Too Bad If You Hate Your USCIS Officer

Jun 1st, 2021 4m 24s

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 ha

The Immigration Ninja

May 31st, 2021 4m 25s

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

I Get Voter Mail, But I’m NOT a US Citizen!

May 30th, 2021 4m 42s

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 be

Immigration Answers Show

May 29th, 2021 1h 1m

You Can’t Be Nervous at Your Interview

May 28th, 2021 3m 54s

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

Don’t Come Up With New Facts

May 27th, 2021 4m 49s

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 providi

Don’t Leave & Come Right Back on Visit Visa

May 26th, 2021 3m 43s

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 t

Too Many Traffic Tickets!

May 25th, 2021 5m 46s

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 l

USCIS Gathers Evidence on You

May 24th, 2021 5m 3s

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) in

Interview Canceled, Now What

May 23rd, 2021 4m 14s

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 fo

I’m Not Going to Tell You What You Want to Hear

May 22nd, 2021 5m 20s

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 d

Immigration Answers Show

May 21st, 2021 45m 10s

Immigration Rules Apply to Everyone

May 20th, 2021 5m 22s

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

Immigration Answers Show

May 19th, 2021 1h

Removal of Conditions for the Whole Family

May 18th, 2021 5m 13s

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

Is USCIS Only After Money

May 17th, 2021 4m 15s

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

Let’s Talk about Combo Cards

May 16th, 2021 5m 31s

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 ca

Do I Need Spouse’s Permission to Naturalize

May 15th, 2021 5m 2s

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.

How Will I Know Security Checks are Done

May 14th, 2021 4m 25s

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 securi

Can I Switch to Faster Service Center

May 13th, 2021 3m 59s

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.

Immigration Answers Show

May 12th, 2021 55m 26s

USCIS Does Something Right

May 11th, 2021 4m 55s

Elections have consequences. And while Joe Biden’s DHS and USCIS are moving way too slowly in fixing the wreckage wrought to our immigration system by Trump, Jeff Sessions and Stephen Miller, they did make one smart move on Friday. Hopefully, i

My Embassy Closed. Now what?

May 10th, 2021 4m 1s

our case was humming along. Approved by USCIS. Sailed through the National Visa Center without a hitch. The consulate started processing and then bam, the embassy closed. This sucks! Jim discusses what steps you might take if your case is stuck