No matter how well a person plans out the future, he or she can almost certainly count on change. For some immigrants in Louisiana, this means wanting to stay in the United States for longer than they are officially authorized. Individuals who are in this situation...
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Judge says ICE agents can’t make arrests in immigration interview
Immigrants across Louisiana may feel worried about appearing for hearings or speaking with certain officials out of fear that they might be arrested. These fears are understandable, particularly as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been making more...
Overstaying visa is a common occurrence in immigration
Undocumented immigrants who are living in Louisiana have to deal with a myriad of fears everyday. However, not all of these immigrants are individuals who crossed the border without the proper documentation. In the United States, individuals overstaying their visas...
U.S. immigration law: can past jobs affect citizenship prospects?
Many of the lawful permanent residents living in Louisiana hope to one day become naturalized citizens. These individuals probably already understand that they will have to go through an interview for the application process, but some people might not be as prepared...
US immigration law: International immigration offices could close
At times, the immigration process might feel prolonged for those who are ready to make Louisiana their new home. A recent decision concerning U.S. immigration law could make the wait times for some people even longer. In the near future, the locations of dozens of...
US Immigration law: appealing asylum denial could get easier
Seeking asylum in the United States may be the only option for those who fear returning to their home country. Unfortunately, U.S. immigration law does not always make it easy for asylum-seekers to demonstrate credible fears. A recent ruling by a federal court could...
US immigration law: How a hardship waiver can help you stay
Undocumented immigrants in Louisiana often worry that they will never have a path toward remaining in the United States legally. However, if faced with deportation, these individuals have a couple of options they can take advantage of. Depending on the situation, they...
Rapper 21 Savage facing immigration woes
Those in Louisiana who were not already familiar with rapper 21 Savage for his music now probably know him for his ongoing legal issues. He is currently in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and faces potential removal from the country and a 10-year ban...
Immigration court backlog longer than ever before
Immigrating to the United States is a long process filled with paperwork, documents and lots and lots of waiting. Unfortunately, that waiting is only getting worse by the day. Because of several factors -- including a now record government shutdown -- immigration...
US immigration law changes could negatively impact Iran
Louisiana readers know that immigration is a hot topic right now, and potential new changes could make it even more complex. New proposed legislation could pass sometime soon, which could negatively some people waiting to get green cards. Skilled laborers applying for...
