While many individuals dream of coming to live and work in the United States, few are able to navigate the entire process and obtain the necessary permission to do. Whether it is for employment purposes, personal safety or to reunite with family in Louisiana, the...

US Immigration Law
The types of visas available to immigrants
Many dream of entering the United States to live and work. One of the challenges that many immigrants face is securing the appropriate permission to do so by applying for a visa. There are a variety of visas for which one could apply, but the right one depends on the...
Resolve immigration deportation issues in Louisiana
Being a non-citizen in Louisiana or elsewhere in the United States can be a challenging and stressful experience. If you encounter a serious issue, such as being taken into police custody and charged with a crime or being accused of illegal entry to the U.S., you...
Nearly a million people completed path to citizenship in 2022
One of the goals of many around the world is to become a citizen of the United States, perhaps living and working in Florida. Each year, millions apply for different types of visas and permission to enter the country for different reasons. Once in the country,...
Some states ask for extension of law keeping migrants out
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...
Be prepared for an immigration Stokes interview
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...
Proposed bill brings hope to those waiting on green cards
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...
Immigration reform would help farmers across the country
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...
Green card facts you should know
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...
Visa options for those coming to the U.S. for religious work
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...