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...
US Immigration Law
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...
Petitions for religious workers
If you’re interested in temporarily relocating to the United States to do religious work, there are several issues to keep in mind to help you prepare for your journey. It is important to make sure that you clearly understand the application process for obtaining a...
Immigration options for investors and entrepreneurs
Entering the United States for work or business purposes is a complex process that comes with many challenges. Investors and entrepreneurs who are investing in the operations of a Louisiana-based business could have certain immigration options available to them,...
Even with visas, entering the United States is complex for some
Entry into the United States for individuals who are citizens of other countries can be a complicated process. Those who have been able to obtain certain types of visas should be able to enter the country and live in Louisiana, but unfortunately, some find this...
Requirements for securing a fiancé visa
When a Louisiana adult is engaged to someone who is not a citizen of the United States, it is important to understand the process involved to bring that fiancé into the country. There are certain types of visas designated for different things, and the K-1 fiancé visa...
Backlogged immigration courts place justice at risk
When foreign nationals in Louisiana face the threat of deportation or are seeking asylum in the U.S., they must go through the immigration courts. Immigration courts are different from criminal and civil courts in the U.S., and only those judges appointed by the...