Many people applying for a green card (lawful permanent residence) wonder whether they can work legally in the United States while their application is pending. Because the green card process…
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We know these times can feel overwhelming. To our immigrant community: you are seen, you are valued, and you have rights! In light of news of the anticipated CBP/ICE presence…
Love can cross borders, but U.S. immigration law can make it difficult for couples to start their lives together. Whether you’re engaged to a U.S. citizen or already married, there…
Applying for a green card is one of the most important steps in the U.S. immigration process. It provides lawful permanent resident status, which allows you to live and work…
U visas and T visas are important immigration benefits created by Congress in 2000 to protect survivors of serious crimes, including human trafficking. Both provide safety, work authorization, and a…
U.S. courts have grappled with the relationship between asylum law and domestic violence for decades. This is in part because undocumented immigrants are among the most vulnerable members of our...
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Contact us for a consultation Immigration status can be life-changing, so even brief delays can be painful. Unfortunately, lengthy processing times and status uncertainty have become increasingly common, largely due...
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One area in which immigration law is often misunderstood is the difficulty in obtaining lawful immigration status when one is already inside the United States, but without lawful status. For...
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been a lifeline for many young immigrants in Louisiana and across the United States, offering a temporary reprieve from deportation and...
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When I first came to Louisiana in 2007 to work with Catholic Charities in my first job as an immigration lawyer, I participated in regular meetings with the New Orleans...
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