For many who live outside the United States, coming to this country to work means taking advantage of unique opportunities. For some, this means seeking permanent residence in this country, but for others, a business visitor visa is sufficient for their needs. In the...
Month: March 2021
Completing the I-9 with your new hire
You have positions to fill in your Louisiana business, and your hiring process has produced the most qualified applicants for the job. However, one of them is not a citizen of the U.S. Does this make a difference? Actually, it can be a very serious violation of the...
Renewed visa programs leads to increasing scams
Recent global events forced business closures and the cancellation of many important services. It also resulted in the freeze of some immigration programs to reduce the number of people entering the country. The U.S. government recently lifted temporary...
R-1 visa allows religious workers to fulfill their calling
For many people of faith, coming to a new country to work among other faithful and help others can be an exciting and fulfilling calling. However, it is not like the past when missionaries simply climbed on a horse or boarded a boat to begin their adventure. These...
Your resident status is not safe after a conviction
You likely worked long and hard to receive your permanent resident status in the United States. Each year, the government offers a limited number of green cards, and you may have been placed on a waiting list before receiving yours, adding even more time to your long...
Why do I need a visa to enter the U.S.?
For most people who want to travel to the United States for work, education or pleasure, they must first obtain a visa. A visa does not necessarily mean the holder will enter the country, but it allows him or her to request permission to enter at a border crossing or...
Why did the USCIS deny my green card renewal?
Immigration to the United States often includes complicated processes and long, frustrating waits. Obtaining a green card, or permanent resident card, is no exception. The U.S. government offers limited categories through which a foreign national must apply, and each...
EB-1 visas bring highly skilled workers to the U.S.
Louisiana State University and other institutes of higher learning across the state and country often reach out to highly skilled individuals around the world to invite them to join their faculties. This often provides a rich educational experience for students and...