Instant approval of an application for lawful permanent resident status is rare; typically, your application will receive conditional approval, subject to review by the local USCIS supervisor.

Testimonials

I would definitely recommend Jim Hacking from the Hacking Law Practice to all of my family and friends, and know that they will be in good hands.
Mr. Hacking was very professional and handled the case extremely well, always responded as soon as possible to any of our doubts and questions. The staff was very courteous and efficient as well. They walked us through the entire procedure and we got our mom’s green card within 6 months!!!
Thank you so much for your professional and effective help. I won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs assistance with any immigration case.
Having dealt with many lawyers in my professional career, there is nobody that I would recommend more than Jim Hacking of the Hacking Law Practice. For over 10 years, Mr. Hacking is the most effective and resourceful attorney who has ever represented me. From general practice to immigration to civil rights, I have always known Mr. Hacking to be an incredibly loyal advocate for his clients and also immensely respected by his peers in the legal industry. Quite simply, I will return to the Hacking Law Practice for all of my legal needs and would recommend him to all of my family, friends and neighbors without any hesitation whatsoever. By hiring the Hacking Law Practice, you will be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing that you have the best lawyer in St. Louis on your side! (Arsalan I., The Crescent Post Group, LLC)
The prompt, thorough and responsive service regarding our work visa needs was exactly what we needed, and when we next bring an international circus star to St. Louis, Jim will be our "go-to" man. (Joel K. Emery, Executive Director of Circus Flora)
Jim Hacking was nothing short of a miracle for us. I believe, with all my heart, if it weren't for him, and him alone, my daughter-in-law would have been deported. (Donna S.)

Case Results

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

St Louis immigration law firm obtains LPR status for client in tough case

Approximately one and a half years ago, we were contacted by Ahmed (* not his real name) and asked to assist him in obtaining lawful permanent resident status. Ahmed had served in Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath party in Iraq during that country's invasion of Kuwait. Ahmed had defected during that war and eventually sought asylum in the United States.

Ahmed's asylum application was approved and he lived in the United States for many years. When the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, Ahmed returned to his home country and served as a translator for U.S. forces and private military contractors in the second Iraq war.

After his service ended, he returned to St. Louis, working in a variety of jobs. Ahmed applied for lawful permanent resident status based on his prior grant of asylum. Ahmed had two interviews but waited for years for his green card application to be approved.

When Ahmed came to see us, he was at his wit's end and was sick of getting the runaround from the St. Louis of USCIS. Ahmed had made numerous InfoPass appointments, made numerous phone calls to the USCIS toll free number and had even contacted members of Congress. None of these efforts helped. Instead of approving or denying the case, USCIS simply refused to decide the case. This is not aninfrequent occurrence at our local office.

We entered our appearance on Ahmed's behalf at USCIS and notified the assistant US attorney who represents USCIS locally that we planned on filing suit if the local office continued to sit on the case. Shortly thereafter,, Ahmed was scheduled for a special interview with a USCIS specialist from Detroit. The interview was videotaped and Ahmed answered questions for over two hours. The questions focused upon his activities as a member of Saddam Hussein's military. We attended the interview, which went well.

Last week, Ahmed received his green card in the mail, after a wait of over seven years. Wewere very happy to help him get his case resolved.

The Hacking Law Practice, LLC helps individuals and families who need help with U.S. citizenship, legal residency, deportation, and other immigration issues in the St. Louis area and across Missouri and Illinois, including:

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Phone: 314.961.8200
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