Entering the United States can be a complex and seemingly hopeless process for some non-citizens. The immigration process is complex, and even those who follow the right application processes and take the appropriate steps may still find themselves facing challenges....
Employment Immigration
How can businesses bring employees to the United States?
Businesses often rely on employees from other countries to fulfill specific needs and roles within the company. It is common for Louisiana companies to bring employees to the United States for this reason, but like all immigration matters, it can be a complex and...
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...
Steps for hiring a foreign worker
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...
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...
Completing the I-9 with your new hire
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...
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...
No more H-2B visas for this half of 2021
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...
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...