Being a non-citizen in Louisiana or elsewhere in the United States can be a challenging and stressful experience. If you encounter a serious issue, such as being taken into police custody and charged with a crime or being accused of illegal entry to the U.S., you...
It is the dream of many to live and work in the United States. Immigrants want to come for work opportunities, freedom from persecution, personal safety, family reunification and much more. For many in Louisiana, this includes becoming a citizen of the United States,...
One of the goals of many around the world is to become a citizen of the United States, perhaps living and working in Florida. Each year, millions apply for different types of visas and permission to enter the country for different reasons. Once in the country,...
Some states recently asked a federal judge for an extension of Title 42. This is a law set in place by the prior presidential administration that severely limits the number of asylum-seekers allowed to enter the country. The current administration has actively worked...
Many Louisiana households include family members from different ethnic or racial backgrounds. If you or your spouse immigrated to the United States from another country of origin, you may both have encountered challenges as you adapted to a married lifestyle. Such...
Those who want to live in the United States and work in Louisiana must have the appropriate permission to enter the country and find employment. The work permits available to many immigrant workers are only available for a certain amount of time, and staying in the...
Immigration plays a critical role in the economy of Louisiana and the United States. Immigrant workers are necessary to fill many roles in different industries that require extensive experience, special skills or specific knowledge in a field. Temporary workers who...
The immigration process is difficult and complicated for those who are waiting to enter the country and seek a better life in the United States. Immigrants who are already in Louisiana. may want to remain here permanently, but the process of applying for and obtaining...
Living and working in the United States is the dream of many, and the U.S. immigration system offers options that often allow those who live outside of this country to accomplish this goal. One option for someone hoping to enter Louisiana for work purposes is an...
The U.S. immigration system is broken, and improvements are critical to relieve application backlogs, fill important job vacancies, reunite Louisiana families and more. One area that has been negatively impacted by problems within the immigration system is...