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...
Employment Immigration
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...
Employment immigration: Changes to asylum rules
Every year, many people want to immigrate to the United States to change their lives for the better. That can mean many different things, but some come feeling persecution in their home country, either by their government or from an entity that their government cannot...
Temporary employment immigration ban extended through 2020
Successfully getting a green card is a fairly long process. It is common for people to spend months waiting to hear back about their applications. This can be especially frustrating for immigrants who have secured a job in Louisiana and hope to start working soon. An...
Employment immigration — women fired for hospital visit
The Louisiana economy thrives when both domestic and foreign workers are active members of the workforce. But while these workers are all necessary, they are not always treated the same. Those who are in the United States because of employment immigration sometimes...
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...
