Month: May 2019

America’s history shows the cultural value of immigrants

Immigration is something of a loaded term these days. People argue about what it means -- both in terms of what the actual word defines and what immigrants mean for the future of the United States. Everyone seems to have an opinion. But let's not look at opinions....

Asylum seekers continue to wait outside the borders

For many Louisiana residents, waiting is the hardest part when hoping that something will occur. For individuals seeking asylum in the United States, they may find themselves waiting for months before they can even begin the process to find safety in this country....

DNA testing may cause more complications for asylum seekers

Most people make some type of life-changing decision during their lives. These decisions can have minor or major impacts depending on the nature of the choices made. For individuals who face threats in their homelands, seeking asylum in Louisiana and other parts of...

Understand inadmissible status and your rights

When you stay in the United States longer than you're allowed to by law, you may become inadmissible after being removed from the country. With an inadmissible status, you'll be banned from coming into the United States for a length of time. The length of time you'll...