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....
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...
United States immigration laws are complex, and they are constantly changing. It can be quite challenging to bring a loved one into the country and reunite a Louisiana family, even in a seemingly straightforward case. Family immigration can be a frustrating and...
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...