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...
Employment Immigration
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...
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...
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...
B-1 visas for temporary business in the U.S.
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...
R-1 visa allows religious workers to fulfill their calling
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...
Can tech companies influence employment immigration?
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...
New USCIS fees make employment immigration more expensive
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...
Employment immigration — hockey coach’s petition denied
Sports teams only succeed when they have athletes and coaches who have the right skills, experience and dedication. Many teams in the United States -- especially those that compete at an international level -- rely on the talent of both citizens as well as foreign...
Employment immigration: Securing a temporary work visa
Louisiana is a great place to live, and foreign nationals have several different options for making that happen. One way is through employment immigration, which gives immigrants the opportunity to work in the United States. Temporary work visas are fairly common in...
