When Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner, informed President Obama that the House would not vote on immigration legislation this year, Obama vowed to use his executive power to push change along. US Immigration law reform has been at a standstill...
Year: 2014
Young immigrants may see visa troubles after Supreme Court ruling
Young immigrants have been in the news recently for going to extremes to enter and stay in the United States. But acquiring U.S. permanent residency is more challenging than ever. Those who have made it to America and are currently waiting for visas may have to wait a...
Americans favor path to citizenship according to recent poll
There are many illegal immigrants in Louisiana and all over the country. Some of these immigrants would like to become American citizens, but have been unable to navigate the process. According to a recent poll published by the Public Religion Research Institute and...
Companies seek immigration improvements for low-skilled workers
A few weeks ago, technology-based companies were in the news for encouraging lawmakers to make H-1B visas easier to obtain for highly skilled workers. Now, some of the biggest companies in the United States are trying to make it easier for lower-skilled workers to...
Attorney Speaking Engagements
March 6, 2014David Ware will present at Hult International School of Business in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Immigration Issues for Students March 7, 2014David Ware will present at the AILA New England Chapter Conference in Boston, Massachusetts: Avoiding PERM...
Unaccompanied and undocumented children crossing borders
Many people from other countries struggle each year to enter the United States legally, and become U.S. citizens. However, some people are so passionate about getting to the states that they will do almost anything to get here. President Obama has recently addressed a...
Family immigration: obtaining legal residency can be challenging
Obtaining legal residency in the United States can be very challenging, even for Louisiana families who have spent decades in the country. One married couple, who has lived in this country for over 20 years, has struggled to become legalized. They came to the U.S. on...
Immigrants should be aware of their legal status in the U.S.
There have been a number of recent news stories that deal with the issue of citizenship. Many Louisiana immigrants are confused about their citizenship or permanent resident status and what it actually means. One woman came to the United States when she was a young...
Immigration work visas may allow for spouses to get jobs
Immigrants to relocate to the United States often seek to remain in the nation with their family members who traveled with them to the country or who later joined them. In order to accomplish this, immigrants seek to obtain employment. Because some immigrants are...
Common concerns about citizenship addressed
At a recent call-in session in New York, thousands of people all across the United States got their immigration questions answered by volunteers. Some questions came up repeatedly during the session and the answers may help non-citizens in Louisiana get through the...