For most people who want to travel to the United States for work, education or pleasure, they must first obtain a visa. A visa does not necessarily mean the holder will enter the country, but it allows him or her to request permission to enter at a border crossing or...
Immigration to the United States often includes complicated processes and long, frustrating waits. Obtaining a green card, or permanent resident card, is no exception. The U.S. government offers limited categories through which a foreign national must apply, and each...
Louisiana State University and other institutes of higher learning across the state and country often reach out to highly skilled individuals around the world to invite them to join their faculties. This often provides a rich educational experience for students and...
One of the most common abuses of the U.S. Immigration system is using marriage to obtain permanent residence. You can imagine how delicate it can be for immigration agents to examine whether a newly married couple has married for genuine reasons or if they are...
Whether submitting a visa application or pursuing a green card, immigrants in Louisiana can generally expect to pay certain fees along the way. Some people struggle to come up with money for these fees, and the situation was only set to get worse following the U.S....
Immigrants in Louisiana may feel worried when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and understandably so. Every year, ICE arrests many immigrants -- both documented and undocumented. The way things are handled after these arrests might not be totally...
Immigration interviews are a regular part of many immigration procedures in Louisiana. During an interview, a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer will ask a number of different questions about someone's background, present circumstances and other...
There are a number of requirements for crossing the border into the United States. Different U.S. immigration law requirements apply to citizens of different countries, though. To avoid any delays at a border checkpoint, anyone who is getting ready to visit Louisiana...
In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it no longer plans to furlough almost 70% of its employees. While this means immigrants in Louisiana can still expect regular wait times for their applications, it could come with a...
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals -- DACA -- has helped immigrants in Louisiana who were brought to the United States as children without documentation. Those who apply for protection and are approved can get work permits, attend school and more. However, the...