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Azelie Ziegler Shelby

Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an attorney at Shelby Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law, with a strong background in motion practice. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1993, she is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where she served on the Jessup International Moot Court Team.

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Seeking asylum in the United States

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Many people come to the United States because they were persecuted in their home county. Immigrants may be granted a green card on the basis of persecution even if they…

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Can you thrive as a refugee in a new community?

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

If you are new to Louisiana and adjusting to life as a refugee in an unfamiliar community, you may have already experienced uncertainty. However, there are proactive steps you can…

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Reviewing the different types of work visas

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, people employed in a variety of occupations come to work in the U.S. Some people take on work in Louisiana as a…

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Are Louisiana sanctuary cities coming to an end

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Prior to the election of President Donald Trump, the definition of sanctuary cities was murky at best with states taking different approaches to their own policies. With immigration policies doing…

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Undocumented immigrants and the Louisiana workforce

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Since President Donald Trump ramped up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, media coverage has focused on the emotionally charged fallout among families. However, businesses are feeling the pain as well,…

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Crime victims may be eligible for U.S. visa

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Immigrants often become the targets of criminals, both here in the United States and in their home country. As the victim of a crime, you may be eligible for a…

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