As an immigrant, you come to America or want to come to America with the hope of having success. You want a better life for yourself and for your family. While there is always talk among Americans of how immigrants might negatively affect the country, the reality is...
Month: January 2019
Even US citizens can end up in immigration detention
Being detained by authorities can be an anxiety-inducing situation for anyone. For individuals in immigration detention, the predicament may seem even more harrowing because they may face the possibility of deportation. However, even U.S. citizens could end up in this...
Asylum seekers may not have the plans they need before release
Fear can often spur individuals into taking drastic actions. For many people in other countries who are facing potential persecution, their fear can cause them to decide that seeking asylum in the United States may be their best option. Of course, arriving safely in...
Man seeks sanctuary due to US immigration law issues
The current government shutdown is having far-reaching repercussions. In particular, individuals affected by U.S. immigration law are feeling these impacts as their cases face numerous setbacks. Some Louisiana residents may worry that they could face deportation or...
A father of 3 facing serious US immigration law problems
Louisiana immigrants who have been living, working and raising families in the United States for more than 10 years are not guaranteed to avoid legal status problems, even though more than a decade has past since their arrivals. A man in another state, who is a...
A man and his son have been placed in immigration detention
Many Louisiana households include members who emigrated to the United States from other countries. Some, in particular, are currently facing immigration detention problems regarding legal status issues or other matters. A father and son in another state are...
Government shutdown causes issues for US immigration law system
Individuals who have immigration cases pending or currently underway often feel a great deal of anticipation. As their hearing dates approach, they may feel a mixture of emotions as they may hope for the best, fear the worst and simply feel relieved that their cases...
Changes in immigration laws make immigration harder in 2019
In 2019, there will be changes in how immigration is approached. Throughout 2018, there were several changes that made it harder for people to come to America. In fact, there have been no favorable actions taken toward highly skilled immigrants in the entire term of...
Families set for release from immigration detention
Immigrant advocates in Louisiana may be among those who have long decried U.S. immigration law as being in need of reform. Immigration detention is a particularly controversial topic that has been in the headlines for some time now. In fact, there have been raging...
