The B visa is an important tool in the U.S. immigration law belt, and it can also be a bit confusing because of it's multi-faceted nature. The B visa can be used by tourists who just want to travel to the U.S. for a little while; and it can also be used by business...
US Immigration Law
Violence in Central American leading to more asylum cases
Many parents are worried about their children being deported and are going to court to keep their kids in the United States with them. In 2014, almost 60,000 cases were filed in federal immigration court in an effort to prevent the deportation of children. This is a...
Spouses of skilled workers anxiously await May 26
May 26 is an important day for spouses of H-1B visa holders throughout the South and throughout the country. On May 26, many spouses of these highly skilled workers will be allowed to seek work of their own. This news may come as a surprise to some because many people...
On extreme hardship, the 601 waiver, and deportation
Deportation is obviously a very touchy subject, no matter who you are. On the one hand, people who are here in breach of the rules and laws obviously are putting themselves in a position of legal punishment. But at the same time, they're people just like anyone else,...
What’s the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee?
We've talked about asylum before, and many people have heard of the phrase. Asylum is a crucial part of immigration law. However, many people have also heard of a refugee, or someone seeking refuge in another country. "Isn't that just someone seeking asylum?," you may...
Population projections show importance of immigration
A very interesting article by a New York Times writer provides a theory for how nations should adapt in the coming decades to population growth. It is in response to a new study that found that, unlike previous studies on the same topic, the population of the Earth...
The basics of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Imagine that at age 3, a child from outside of the United States is brought in to the U.S. His or her family made the decision to enter the country, and they made it unabated. They now live in the U.S. as undocumented immigrants. The years pass, and that 3-year-old...
Surge in child immigrants creates concern for refugees
The decision to leave one's home country and relocate to the United States is not an easy one to make. Furthermore, depending on their resources and opportunities waiting for them in states like Louisiana, some immigrants must go through rough and lengthy battles to...
New bill may assist in Louisiana immigration reform
Illegal immigration and border control issues have become a major issue in the United States with the influx of unaccompanied children from Central America, who risk their lives for a chance to come to America. Two bipartisan lawmakers plan to introduce a border bill...
Illegal immigrants without criminal records may avoid deportation
The Obama administration has made it known that they are making criminals a priority when it comes to the deportation of illegal immigrants. However, many activists have noted that undocumented immigrants from Louisiana and other states have been swept up by the...
