Those who are hoping to enter the United States to live and work in Louisiana often find that the process of obtaining the necessary permission to do so is complicated. It can be difficult to know which visa is best, complete the necessary paperwork and take all of...
Family Immigration
What questions are you asked at a Stokes interview?
Immigration is a relevant issue in many Louisiana households, perhaps including yours. If you or your spouse emigrated to the United States from another country, you may have encountered several challenges while preparing for marriage or during a green card...
Budget issues could affect immigration matters
For a few years, there have been significant backlogs with the processing of immigration applications. Due to the pandemic, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has struggled to keep up with the number of visa applications due to office shutdowns in...
Dreamers are still waiting in immigration limbo
Ten years ago, the Obama Administration passed legislation that would allow certain immigrants to remain in the country without the fear of deportation. This applied to individuals brought into the country as children, known as Dreamers. The Deferred Action for...
End of Title 42 brings hope to immigrant families
Immigration advocates and many others believe that certain policies still in place are both unfair and unnecessary for Louisiana immigrants and their families. Title 42 is a policy put into place by the former presidential administration during the pandemic as a...
Common misconceptions about immigration laws
Entering the United States can be a complicated process, and Florida immigrants and families often find themselves trying to navigate complicated procedures or understand difficult laws. In some cases, misconceptions about certain laws may prevent someone from...
What family members can I bring to the US?
U.S. citizens or those who hold green cards may decide they want certain family members to join them from their native countries. After going through the immigration process, those who are naturalized citizens or permanent residents understand the complications their...
Proving your marriage is valid at a USCIS fraud interview
Louisiana couples who join in marriage may have many plans for a joyful future together, including learning more about each other, joining their households and assets, and potentially raising a family. Obtaining lawful residency may be an added benefit for a foreign...
Pending bills bring hope to DACA recipients and farm workers
Those who have immigrated to the U.S. outside the lawful programs afforded by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may be eagerly awaiting the outcome of two bills currently in Congress. The House has already passed these bills, which may provide...
4 reasons to ask USCIS for expedited processing
Unquestionably, the process for any immigration request takes a long time. In fact, some wait years before obtaining the green card or visa they request, and this can cause hardships. Under certain conditions, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will...