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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Social media now an important part of US immigration law
Social media is widely used and embraced by people from all walks of life and backgrounds. People use their social media accounts to post pictures of their kids, share details of their latest vacation and to connect with friends and family members. A lot of people...
Is US permanent residency a path to citizenship?
U.S. immigration laws are complex. On top of being an already confusing set of laws, immigration has recently been under the pressure of significant scrutiny and ongoing change. This may have some permanent residents who are living in Louisiana feeling understandably...
Is the H-1B the only employment immigration option?
Working in the United States on an H-1B visa is an ideal situation for many people. Unfortunately, because of the limited number of H-1B visas that are available, many applicants are denied. Being denied for this type of visa does not mean it is the end of the road...
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...
Should employment immigration be easier? Some say yes
Living and working in Louisiana is an exciting prospect for immigrants. However, securing the right visa for employment immigration can be a complicated matter. This is especially true when dealing like things with the H-1B program, which offers an extremely limited...
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...
US immigration law: Judge reverses deportation of veteran’s widow
There are many benefits to being an immigrant in Louisiana, but for some people it can also bring a lot of uncertainties. U.S. immigration law may feel like it is undergoing constant changes and enforcement is not always uniform. However, this does not mean that...
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...
Preparing for immigration interviews
Starting a new life in Louisiana can be exciting, but there are many layers of applications and steps that immigrants must go through before calling this state home. Immigration interviews are just one of those steps, which many people feel unprepared for. Those who...
