If you come to Louisiana as a foreign national, you might discover that the customs, traditions and practices of the dominant culture are vastly different from your own. As you settle in from another country of origin, you may find yourself feeling homesick, anxious...

US Immigration Law
Immigration issues and ICE custody
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is a primary focus of ICE to maintain U.S. border security. Several immigration issues may arise that compel an ICE agent to take you or your loved one into custody if...
Facts about green cards
Having the right and privilege to live permanently in the United States is a goal for many, but it is not always simple to accomplish this goal. One of the ways to obtain permission to live in this country on a permanent basis is through obtaining a green card. Since...
Choosing between permanent residence and citizenship
When one wants to immigrate permanently to the United States, there are two ways in which to do so. Immigrating permanently to Louisiana, or any other state in the nation means one can take advantage of job opportunities and other benefits of living in the United...
4 things to know about the US citizenship test
When someone immigrates to live and work in Louisiana, they may encounter challenges along the journey. Even cultural issues, like getting used to new kinds of food, can be difficult at first. The immigration process is unique for each individual; if the goal is to...
Immigrant professionals may benefit from recent executive order
It can be particularly difficult for an individual to enter the United States for the purpose of employment in Louisiana. There are limited numbers of visas available each year in each specific category of employment, and even qualified applicants may find the process...
Securing a green card as a special immigrant
It can be remarkably difficult to secure permission to enter the United States to live and work. Most people navigating it find the immigration process to be difficult, confusing and overwhelming, and even determining one’s eligibility for certain types of green cards...
What are the steps to seeking asylum in the US?
If you want to start afresh in Louisiana after emigrating from another country, you must resolve numerous legal issues. Many people arrive in the United States with visas, either because they’re getting married to a U.S. citizen or because a company has hired them to...
Positive immigration changes and hope for reform
While many have the dream of living and working in Louisiana after entering the United States, most who attempt to do so find the process to be challenging and often overwhelming. The immigration system is complex, and ever-changing policies frequently leave deserving...
Visa problems are impacting students
For as long as the United States has had institutes of higher learning, people from all over the world have wanted to enter the country for exceptional education opportunities. To this day, large numbers of international students come to Louisiana and other states to...