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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
United States immigration laws are complex, and they are constantly changing. It can be quite challenging to bring a loved one into the country and reunite a Louisiana family, even in a seemingly straightforward case. Family immigration can be a frustrating and...
Family means everything to a lot of people in Louisiana, and living without loved ones nearby might be unimaginable. However, living apart from relatives is just another part of everyday life for many immigrants. This is especially tough for parents who are separated...