Those hoping to enter the United States for the purpose of work often face extensive challenges as they navigate all the legal requirements of the immigration system. Recently, those who wanted to obtain employment-based immigration visas had some reason to hope the...
Employment Immigration
H1-B visas keeping skilled immigrants from entering United States
A significant number of visa applications are in limbo as they await processing. The U.S. immigration system has been affected by issues such as pandemic-related shutdowns, office closures, remote workers and other factors that has led to a backlog of processing of...
Biden Administration considers increasing number of work visas
Over the last few years, the immigration process in the United States has been especially cumbersome and difficult thanks to shutdowns and a growing backlog in visa applications. While the backlog of visa applications has been steadily growing, so has the employment...
More jobs opening, and more immigrants needed
In the United States, many jobs remain open, especially those in specialized fields, even after searching for job candidates for an extensive amount of time. Many industries in Louisiana rely on the skill and knowledge of immigrant workers who come to the United...
The tech industry needs more immigrant workers
U.S. immigration laws allow immigrants to secure permission to enter the country each year for specific work-related purposes. Individuals hoping to come live and work in Louisiana may seek employment visas to fulfill specific needs of American employers. The tech...
Hope for reform in employment-based immigration
The success and competitiveness of certain aspects of the economy in Louisiana and the United States as a whole has long been reliant on the admission of highly skilled immigrations into the country. However, because of a backlog of visa applications and changes to...
Permanent residency for employment-based immigrants
When you learned that you’ll be among thousands of immigrants who arrive in Louisiana on an employment-based visa, you were no doubt excited and a bit nervous at the same time. Especially if it would be your first time entering the U.S., you might be worried about...
How can employees stay in the United States permanently?
Living and working in the United States is a privilege desired by many individuals around the world. One of the main reasons for immigrants to enter this country is for employment purposes, often filling specialized roles. Immigrants who are currently employed in the...
Immigration is a tool in the battle for economic dominance
It is no secret that the United States has complex and often tense relations with China, especially in areas related to trade, technology and science. In many ways, bringing bright and deserving individuals into the country for educational and employment purposes can...
Immigration requirements for employers
Employers may choose to fill personnel vacancies by seeking applicants who currently live outside of the United States. Immigration for employment-based purposes is common, but there are specific requirements for both the employer and the individual seeking a job....