Immigration plays a critical role in the economy of Louisiana and the United States. Immigrant workers are necessary to fill many roles in different industries that require extensive experience, special skills or specific knowledge in a field. Temporary workers who...
Employment Immigration
Numbers of work-based visas approaching record levels
Living and working in the United States is the dream of many, and the U.S. immigration system offers options that often allow those who live outside of this country to accomplish this goal. One option for someone hoping to enter Louisiana for work purposes is an...
What is the future of employment-based immigration
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...
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...