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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Business owners or managers hoping to use foreign workers on the job would be wise and effective in making such plans if they know and understand the laws for hiring temporary workers who are not U.S. citizens. For nonimmigrant workers, those who are eligible for...
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...
Every year, many people want to immigrate to the United States to change their lives for the better. That can mean many different things, but some come feeling persecution in their home country, either by their government or from an entity that their government cannot...
Successfully getting a green card is a fairly long process. It is common for people to spend months waiting to hear back about their applications. This can be especially frustrating for immigrants who have secured a job in Louisiana and hope to start working soon. An...
