The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continuing its trend of high rates of H-1B visa denials. The denials are in line with stated intentions by President Donald Trump regarding immigration and spell trouble for companies in Louisiana and...
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Providing proof of U.S. citizenship in a passport application
A passport ranks as one of the most vital documents a U.S. citizen can possess. This essential document provides more than the ability to travel to a foreign country. It also serves as proof of a person’s U.S. citizenship. Also, a passport serves as a...
Could the 601 waiver help me avoid deportation?
If you are an immigrant who has been living undocumented in the United States for a year or more, you may become subject to deportation and a 10-year reentry ban. After this 10-year period, it may be possible to become a legal resident. As an immigrant wanting to...
Can undocumented immigrants receive workers’ compensation?
No one who sustains an injury on the job should have to work through their pain. Yet many undocumented immigrants will do so. They may worry that they cannot receive workers’ compensation. And they might also have concerns that making a claim could lead to their...
US immigration law guidelines see changes to good moral character
Wanting to become a naturalized citizen is a more lofty goal that many people may realize. The process involved with naturalization is long and complex, and many people can wait years before they become citizens. Of course, in order to even work toward naturalization,...
Staying past visa expiration date violates US immigration law
Coming to the United States from another country can happen in various ways and for different reasons. Some people may come to Louisiana or other parts of the country for work or vacation, and in some cases, individuals who obtain visas for such purposes may overstay...
It will now cost more to become citizens as application fees rise
When it comes to immigration, there are many legal hoops that often need addressing. Even if individuals want to become citizens, they will need to file the proper paperwork, provide the necessary information and pay the applicable fees for the process. Unfortunately,...
Obtaining a U visa may not be as easy as hoped
Many immigrants have a fear of working with the police. They may worry that their immigration status will come into question and that they will end up facing detention, deportation or other negative outcomes. However, some individuals could benefit from working with...
Scammer targeted US immigration law clients
It can be difficult to make sure that paperwork for anything is filed correctly. Of course, paperwork is an important aspect of U.S. immigration law, and if individuals want to change their status, they need to make sure that they take the correct steps and provide...
Despite exception to US immigration law, man faced detainment
Like with most rules, there are exceptions to certain immigration-related issues. For instance, even if a person did not enter Louisiana or another part of the United States legally, he or she may not be detained in the event that the individual is participating in a...