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The Best of the Immigration Answers Show

The Best of The Immigration Answers Show brings you the top highlights from attorney Jim Hacking"s latest interactions on his popular YouTube channel. In each episode, Jim answers key immigration questions, offers practical advice, and shares his expert insights on the challenges immigrants face in the United States. Whether you missed a live session or just want the best moments, this podcast is your go-to source for staying informed about your rights and legal options. Join us and stay up to

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50:52

When USCIS Doubts Your Story

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/11/15

In this episode, Jim walks through three calls that raise questions many immigrants face. You'll hear: • A caller preparing for a marriage interview in St. Louis who may be heading toward a Stokes interview. • A green card holder who applied for citizenship and now needs to decide whether to continue or pull back. • An F-1 student in Chicago who has years of school transfers and unauthorized work to explain during a marriage-based case. Each call shows what can happen when timelines don't line up,

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35:48

How to Ruin Your Immigration Case

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2025/11/08

In this episode, we explore how quickly immigration cases can spiral out of control. You'll hear the story of a client caught between a cheating U.S. spouse, a pending green card, and a financial disaster triggered by divorce. We also uncover the shocking admission that instantly voided an asylum claim and review a decades-long immigration history derailed by bad legal advice and rushed paperwork. If any of these stories sound familiar, don't wait until it's too late. Contact Hacking Immigration Law

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45:11

Detained, Deceived, and Let Down

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2025/11/01

In this week's Best of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim speaks with three callers navigating complex immigration challenges: A mother detained after decades in the U.S., a marriage under stress before a green card interview, and a student trying to correct mistakes made by a previous attorney. Each conversation highlights the importance of timing, honesty, and good legal guidance. 👉 Need help with your own case? Contact our team at https://hackinglawpractice.com/contact-us/ or call

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38:41

Standing up to the System

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/10/25

In this episode of The Best of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking takes calls from people navigating complex immigration situations — from marriage-based green cards and asylum overlaps to issues with deportation and legal representation. The discussion highlights how small details can impact an entire case, what to do when something goes wrong, and how to prepare for interviews or government mistakes. Each call offers practical insights into how the immigration system really works and what

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47:18

When Old Cases Come Back

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2025/10/18

In this episode of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim talks with four callers whose stories reveal how complicated immigration cases can get — even years later. JC recently learned his old marriage-based green card approval might not have been valid, and now it could affect his citizenship application. Saeed faced a tough green card interview where the officer accused his marriage of being fake. Mary, a long-time green card holder, is afraid to travel because of arrests from decades ago tied to an

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48:59

What NOT to Do Before Your Immigration Interview

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/10/11

In this week’s Best of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking takes on four powerful immigration cases—from a long-distance couple facing a brutal green card interview to a caller tangled in fake divorce paperwork. 🎧 In this episode: How to handle red flags in a marriage-based interview Why marrying too soon after a visa denial can backfire What happens when a fake divorce decree surfaces How to strengthen your I-751 evidence before your interview Whether you’re preparing for an

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40:23

We Speak the Language of Love

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/10/04

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show: A survivor of abuse who rebuilt her life and wonders when it’s safe to love again. A U.S. citizen navigating a 27-year age gap marriage with her Egyptian husband. A person who may lose his asylum case after filing late with the help of a fake lawyer. And a desperate person to save her Honduran fiancé who missed asylum court and is now under a deportation order. From heartbreak to hope, these stories reveal the high stakes of

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48:56

Waivers, Green Cards, and Student Visa Nightmares

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim takes calls from immigrants and families facing some of the most difficult challenges in the U.S. immigration system. From visa denials and green card delays to problems with schools and petitions, these situations show how complicated the process can become — and how one mistake or misunderstanding can impact everything. Jim breaks down the legal issues, explains what options are available, and shares insights that anyone going through an

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55:14

Red Flags, Stokes Interviews, and Heartbreak

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2025/09/20

When love, law, and life collide, immigration gets complicated. In this week’s highlight episode of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking takes on: a tourist visa turned marriage that raises fraud red flags, a high-stakes Stokes interview for an asylum seeker from a travel ban country, a heartbreaking denial that leaves a mother in removal proceedings, and a quick remarriage that puts U.S. and Pakistani law at odds. Each story shows just how high the stakes can be when dealing with U.S

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45:12

From Asylum Denial to Legal Disaster Real Immigration...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/09/06

This week on the Immigration Answers Show we dive into some of the most complex and high-stakes immigration cases our callers have faced. From crossing the border and navigating asylum denials to marriage-based green cards, false citizenship claims, and tricky adjustment of status situations after a spouse’s passing, Jim breaks down what is really at stake and gives hard-hitting advice. We also explore border challenges for international students and the risks that can come from minor errors in

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45:50

Denied Green Cards, Fake Divorce Papers, and Missed...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/08/23

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show: a man whose green card was denied after USCIS ruled his Nigerian divorce invalid, a couple who lost their chance at permanent residency when their I-751 removal of conditions was denied, and a family whose case was shut down simply because they missed one response. These stories are tough reminders of how unforgiving the immigration system can be — and why having the right strategy matters. Don’t let these mistakes happen to you. Listen

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34:10

How Bad Lawyers and Bad Decisions Put Immigration...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/08/16

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking tackles three urgent cases: 🔹 A naturalized U.S. citizen and disabled veteran is told there’s an “immigration violation” in his record. 🔹 An I-485 applicant’s spouse faces removal after years of paperwork mistakes by their lawyer. 🔹 A caller’s lease signature for a friend triggers a likely Stokes interview. Blunt advice, real stakes, and lessons every immigrant should hear. 📧 info@hackingimmigrationlaw.com | 🌐

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30:39

Green Cards, Divorce & Deportation

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/08/09

In this episode of The Best of the Immigration Answers Show, attorney Jim Hacking dives emotionally charged and legally complex immigration stories, from families on the edge of deportation to spouses left behind in broken marriages. A father arrested after trying to protect his family now wonders if he can still naturalize. A daughter with a conditional green card grapples with whether her undocumented parents should risk staying after 24 years in the U.S. A Venezuelan man—once detained and now on

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33:07

Too Many Secrets: When Past Lies Threaten Immigration...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/08/02

In this compelling episode of the Best of the Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking tackles a series of intense, deeply personal calls from immigrants navigating complex legal and emotional terrain. From a newlywed stuck in limbo due to his spouse’s emotional hesitations to a man wrestling with a past immigration lie that could cost him his green card, Jim offers real talk and razor-sharp legal advice. Whether you're dealing with overstays, asylum back-ups, criminal histories, or the emotional

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22:14

Complicated Timelines, Border Trouble, and a Green...

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2025/07/26

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, attorney Jim Hacking takes listeners through a rollercoaster of real immigration challenges—highlighting how even well-meaning plans can spiral into serious legal trouble, and how hope can still shine through. First up, a caller named Evan shares a stunningly complex journey: F1 student, TPS applicant, international travel, multiple marriages, and a B2 re-entry—all tangled in a timeline that could spell disaster. Jim breaks down how USCIS

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39:44

From Deportation to Naturalization: Navigating...

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2025/07/19

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, attorney Jim Hacking answers some of the most complex questions immigrants are facing right now—from waivers and deportation histories to concerns about social media and the political climate. One caller, previously deported and later granted a 601 waiver, is wondering whether to wait until after the next election to apply for his N400. Jim reviews his record and offers advice. Another caller fears applying for citizenship after USCIS

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32:42

From Deportation to Naturalization: Navigating...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/07/12

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking answers some of the most complex questions immigrants are facing right now—from waivers and deportation histories to concerns about social media and the political climate. One caller, previously deported and later granted a 601 waiver, is wondering whether to wait until after the next election to apply for his N400. Jim reviews his record and offers advice. Another caller fears applying for citizenship after USCIS tried to

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45:32

Marriages, Mistakes & Missed Notices: Untangling the...

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2025/06/28

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, Jim Hacking dives into a web of complex and emotionally charged immigration cases—where paperwork, past decisions, and personal relationships collide. One caller hasn’t received a receipt for his N400 application filed months ago—and with a rocky I-751 behind him, he’s worried. Jim walks him through what to document and what to ask his attorney. Another caller’s husband is nervous about filing for his 10-year green card renewal after

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40:25

Secret Children, Travel Ban Limbo, and a 5 A.M. USCIS...

The Best of the Immigration Answers Show ·

2025/06/21

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, attorney Jim Hacking unpacks a series of jaw-dropping immigration cases where timing, honesty, and emotional resilience make all the difference. Ahmad’s family is stuck in travel ban limbo—his fiancée was approved, but never heard back after handing over her passport. The consulate is stalling, and Jim explains why getting married and starting over may be their best option. Another caller asks whether splitting her time between her

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40:32

Green Card Errors, DACA Adjustment, and an Unexpected...

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2025/06/14

In this episode of The Best of The Immigration Answers Show, attorney Jim Hacking reviews three surprising and complex immigration stories where things weren’t quite what they seemed. First, a caller asks for help on behalf of her sister, whose green card was approved in error—because USCIS later determined she didn’t meet the requirements under INA 245i. Then, a DACA couple preparing to adjust status through their 21-year-old daughter impresses Jim with their preparation and questions, especially

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