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...

US Immigration Law
The U.S. tech industries need immigration to stay competitive
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...
A master hearing and other removal issues
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...
African visa applicants facing extensive challenges
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...
Entrance into the United States as an immigrant religious worker
While there are many who want to immigrate to the United States, there are strict requirements for those who are applying to do so. Those seeking entrance into the country must be eligible for a specific type of visa, but there are limits to the number of visas...
New visas may be available for business start-ups
A recent move from the House Rule Committee could provide new opportunities for those hoping to come to the United States for work purposes. The committee suggested a new type of visa that is specifically for individuals coming to the United States to produce...
New proposal offers hope for undocumented immigrants
Immigration continues to be one of the most complex and highly contested issues for U.S. lawmakers, and it often seems as if no meaningful change will ever happen. However, a recently proposed bill offers some hope for undocumented immigrants in Louisiana who need to...
Long waits for those applying for E-2 investor visas
The process of gaining entry into the United States is a long and arduous process, especially for those seeking certain types of visas. Gaining permission to live and work in the United States is based on applying for a specific visa based on the immigrant’s goals and...
Green card eligibility following a spouse’s death
You might be one of many Louisiana residents who came to the United States from another country of origin. Perhaps you married a U.S. citizen and chose to lay your family roots in this state as you began your life together. Like most spouses, you undoubtedly expected...
The United States is in critical need of visa reform
Obtaining permission to legally enter the United States on specific types of work visas is difficult for virtually every deserving immigrant entrepreneur. Some who hope to live and work in Louisiana via a specific type of visa may find it especially challenging...