Recent global events forced business closures and the cancellation of many important services. It also resulted in the freeze of some immigration programs to reduce the number of people entering the country. The U.S. government recently lifted temporary...
For many people of faith, coming to a new country to work among other faithful and help others can be an exciting and fulfilling calling. However, it is not like the past when missionaries simply climbed on a horse or boarded a boat to begin their adventure. These...
You likely worked long and hard to receive your permanent resident status in the United States. Each year, the government offers a limited number of green cards, and you may have been placed on a waiting list before receiving yours, adding even more time to your long...
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...
Unquestionably, the process for any immigration request takes a long time. In fact, some wait years before obtaining the green card or visa they request, and this can cause hardships. Under certain conditions, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will...
Business owners or managers hoping to use foreign workers on the job would be wise and effective in making such plans if they know and understand the laws for hiring temporary workers who are not U.S. citizens. For nonimmigrant workers, those who are eligible for...
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....