The Biden Administration has initiated efforts to improve the U.S. economy, boost the workforce and solidify the country’s economic standing on the world stage. One way the administration intends to do this is through the reindustrialization of the economy, but this...
Employment Immigration
Things you should know about America’s work visa flaws
Many immigrants arrive in Louisiana through programs designed to connect able-bodied employees with U.S. employers who have job opportunities available. Such people travel to this country under approved status. The work visa program enables them to earn an income...
Immigration restrictions are impacting construction
Immigrant workers are an important part of the American economy, and they make up critical parts of the workforce. Many industries, such as construction and other fields that require physical labor, need these workers to keep up with demand. Immigration restrictions...
Immigrants could ease shortages in the workforce
One of the most prominent economic struggles of the last few years has been a shortage of individuals to fill certain roles in different sectors. Due to the pandemic and related health concerns, many immigration offices in Louisiana and across the country were closed...
Restricting H-1B visas is harmful to the U.S. economy
Many qualified workers who wish to enter the United States to live and work find the process of obtaining permission to do so complicated and frustrating. Multiple factors have made it increasingly difficult for Louisiana employers to fill critical positions and...
Immigration and visa issues for college professors and lecturers
Many Louisiana colleges include faculty members who immigrated to the United States. These post-secondary instructors teach a variety of subjects, including nursing, chemistry, culinary arts and more. If you are considering traveling to live in the U.S. as a foreign...
The current state of employment-based immigration
Many workers dream of coming to the United States to live and work. Some want to live in safety and seek opportunities in Louisiana for security and stability for their families. Others who have specific skills may seek to come and work for employers who need to fill...
Will there be any changes to H-1B visa processing this year?
Those who dream of living and working in the United States often find the process of securing the permission they need to do so difficult to obtain. The U.S. immigration system is complex, and there is a major backlog of visa applications that need to be processed. If...
Is it possible to fix the employment-based immigration system?
It is the dream of many across the world to enter the United States to be with family, work and live in peace. One of the opportunities that some Louisiana immigrants have is to apply for specific types of employment-based visas. Qualified individuals could receive...
Work permits for some immigrant workers extended through 2024
Those who want to live in the United States and work in Louisiana must have the appropriate permission to enter the country and find employment. The work permits available to many immigrant workers are only available for a certain amount of time, and staying in the...