One of the most common abuses of the U.S. Immigration system is using marriage to obtain permanent residence. You can imagine how delicate it can be for immigration agents to examine whether a newly married couple has married for genuine reasons or if they are...
Whether submitting a visa application or pursuing a green card, immigrants in Louisiana can generally expect to pay certain fees along the way. Some people struggle to come up with money for these fees, and the situation was only set to get worse following the U.S....
Immigrants in Louisiana may feel worried when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and understandably so. Every year, ICE arrests many immigrants -- both documented and undocumented. The way things are handled after these arrests might not be totally...
Immigration interviews are a regular part of many immigration procedures in Louisiana. During an interview, a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer will ask a number of different questions about someone's background, present circumstances and other...
United States immigration laws are complex, and they are constantly changing. It can be quite challenging to bring a loved one into the country and reunite a Louisiana family, even in a seemingly straightforward case. Family immigration can be a frustrating and...
There are a number of requirements for crossing the border into the United States. Different U.S. immigration law requirements apply to citizens of different countries, though. To avoid any delays at a border checkpoint, anyone who is getting ready to visit Louisiana...
In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it no longer plans to furlough almost 70% of its employees. While this means immigrants in Louisiana can still expect regular wait times for their applications, it could come with a...
Going through the immigration process means spending a lot of time waiting for answers. These already long wait times are expected to get even longer as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to furlough nearly 70% of its workforce. The agency will...
The Louisiana workforce is made up of all kinds of different men and women, and many foreign workers take on vital roles that help support economic progression. Tech companies in particular understand just how important it is to have the best person for the job, and...
Applying for a visa means more than just submitting the required documents -- it also means paying a fee. These fees can be a hurdle for some people, or businesses, in Louisiana. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services -- USCIS -- recently announced a new rule...
