Immigrants in Louisiana probably feel like this is an extremely uncertain period of time. U.S. immigration law is rapidly changing, and new policies that affect specific programs can be very confusing. What might be even more confusing is when policy changes are...
Foreign nationals who need specialized medical care sometimes seek treatment in the United States, but these individuals sometimes receive orders for removal or need care beyond the time limits of their visas. According to U.S. immigration law, immigrants living in...
The average person may spend months or even years looking forward to the end of his or her immigration case. Unfortunately, it is not always a satisfactory end, and a person may receive a decision that is not favorable. Under U.S. immigration law, a person may have a...
Most people already know that there are federal laws governing the immigration process in the United States. However, states also enforce their own laws on a variety of matters, including requirements for employment, driver's licenses and more. For certain matters,...
Expedited removal is a process by which an immigrant without documentation of proper legal status can be detained and removed from the country without a hearing. In the past, the expedited removal was relatively limited. A new policy for U.S. immigration law...
Any encounter -- even one that seems to go well -- with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can be extremely distressing for immigrants in Louisiana. Some ICE agents may try and act as if they have the authority to engage in a wide range of behaviors, even...
From applying for visas to appealing orders of removal, submitting any type of document or application can be extremely time-consuming and stressful. U.S. immigration law is an understandably confusing matter to deal with, and it can be easy to make mistakes. It can...
Securing a visa to travel to or live in the United States is an incredible opportunity, and immigrants who choose to spend their time in Louisiana often enjoy everything the state has to offer. However, having a visa does not necessarily protect an individual from...
It is possible for some undocumented immigrants who have been living in Louisiana to become legal residents. This is sometimes accomplished by voluntarily leaving the United States and then serving a reentry ban for a period of 10 years. Not everyone can safely or...
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...