Many people from other countries who are now living in Louisiana and other parts of the United States are proud of their cultural heritage. Unfortunately, some of them may not be so proud of the reasons that led to them coming to the country. Numerous people come to...
asylum
It takes hard work to become a citizen of the United States
It is a major life change to leave one's home country to live in another country. After a time, however, many immigrants come to see the United States as their home and want to become citizens. Of course, numerous people in Louisiana and across the country who have...
Asylum seekers often face lengthy wait times
Many people feel unsafe at some point in their lives. For some, the fear can be so substantial that they leave their home countries in search of asylum in the United States. Though they may hope to find a better situation than what they left behind, that safety is not...
Judge once again blocks proposed asylum limits
Political atmospheres can easily become complicated. Lately, it seems as if there is much back-and-forth regarding immigration and asylum in the United States, and that trend only continues. As new policies are proposed, blocked, appealed, granted or blocked again,...
Asylum eligibility requirements may narrow
Being in danger or having a family member in danger is a harrowing situation. In some cases, individuals may face threats in their home countries that make it dangerous for them to even remain in their homelands. As a result, many come to the United States to seek...
Further arguments made against asylum policy
Lately, it seems as if the tragic stories involving immigrants are constantly in the news. Unfortunately, many individuals trying to obtain asylum in Louisiana and other parts of the United States are continuing to face significant hardships as they try to make better...
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...
US government working to appeal block of asylum policy change
The current climate regarding immigration has numerous people in Louisiana and elsewhere on edge. In particular, individuals hoping to obtain asylum in the United States are undoubtedly focused on the series of proposal changes, blocks to those changes and appeals...
Asylum is not granted to just anyone
Many people often have mixed feelings about leaving home. They may feel sad or guilty about leaving their loved ones behind, or they may worry about leaving the security of what they have always known. On the other hand, some individuals may need to leave home due to...