Businesses often rely on employees from other countries to fulfill specific needs and roles within the company. It is common for Louisiana companies to bring employees to the United States for this reason, but like all immigration matters, it can be a complex and...
Year: 2021
Different ways a foreign citizen may secure a green card
Living and working in the United States is the dream of many who live in or were born in other countries. It can be difficult to navigate the immigration process in the United States, and it is often frustrating to get a green card or to accomplish a specific...
E-1 visas bring qualified investors and traders to the US
Companies in other countries often do business with U.S. organizations. If those countries have treaties with the U.S., nationals of those countries may be eligible for special visas called E-1 Treaty Traders. An E-1 allows certain nationals from treaty countries to...
What family members can I bring to the US?
U.S. citizens or those who hold green cards may decide they want certain family members to join them from their native countries. After going through the immigration process, those who are naturalized citizens or permanent residents understand the complications their...
Backlogged immigration courts place justice at risk
When foreign nationals in Louisiana face the threat of deportation or are seeking asylum in the U.S., they must go through the immigration courts. Immigration courts are different from criminal and civil courts in the U.S., and only those judges appointed by the...
Do you qualify for a permanent resident card?
For many who come to the United States for temporary reasons, such as education or travel, the desire to remain here and make the U.S. their home is strong. Even those who have not visited the U.S. may hear from family and friends about the many benefits of life in...
Steps for hiring a foreign worker
A U.S. business owner may choose to hire foreign workers for a number of reasons. For example, some industries are facing critical shortages of skilled workers, and hiring foreign nationals is a reasonable way to fill the void. Other employers seek workers who can...
What can keep me from getting a visa or green card?
Anyone who has investigated the process of entering Louisiana or other parts of the U.S. with a green card or visa probably already knows how complicated and time-consuming it can be. The number of people seeking entry seems to grow each year, and certain programs...
Understanding the basics of US visas
In most cases, any foreign national who wants to come to the United States for a temporary stay must take the appropriate steps for obtaining a visa. A visa informs authorities that the holder meets eligibility requirements and has the government’s permission to be in...
EB5 investor visa needs renewal and reform
Through various visa programs, foreign nationals can come to the United States to pursue a path to citizenship. This often involves seeking naturalization through a family visa program, but certain employment programs also provide this opportunity. In fact, the United...