US Immigration Law

Some states recently asked a federal judge for an extension of Title 42. This is a law set in place by the prior presidential administration that severely limits the number of asylum-seekers allowed to enter the country. The current administration has actively worked...

Many Louisiana households include family members from different ethnic or racial backgrounds. If you or your spouse immigrated to the United States from another country of origin, you may both have encountered challenges as you adapted to a married lifestyle. Such...

The immigration process is difficult and complicated for those who are waiting to enter the country and seek a better life in the United States. Immigrants who are already in Louisiana. may want to remain here permanently, but the process of applying for and obtaining...

The U.S. immigration system is broken, and improvements are critical to relieve application backlogs, fill important job vacancies, reunite Louisiana families and more. One area that has been negatively impacted by problems within the immigration system is...

You might be one of many people who arrive in Louisiana from other countries of origin to live or work, made possible by a temporary visa. At some point, however, you might be interested in learning more about the requirements you must fulfill in order to obtain a...

Seeking to enter the United States for personal reasons, work purposes or to seek safety are all valid reasons to apply for a visa. There are different types of visas, and the right one for the individual depends on his or her long-term goals and intentions once...

The day of your wedding in Louisiana may have been one of the happiest days of your life. Perhaps it took a long time for you to be able to come to the United States from your country of origin. By the time you were able to plan your wedding, you may have quite ready...

For many industries, immigrant workers play a key role as it provides the opportunity for qualified individuals to work in certain necessary jobs. This allows the tech industry in the United States to remain competitive, yet the country could be losing its standing as...

If you’re one of many Louisiana immigrants who have been given a “Notice to Appear,” you might be feeling worried and anxious about upcoming legal proceedings. In a perfect world, everyone who enters the United States from another country of origin would have all of...

The pandemic affected many functions of the U.S. government, including immigration processes. Because of the shutdown and less staffing at many offices, including in Louisiana, there is an extensive backlog of visa applications in most categories. Reports indicate...