Louisiana Immigration Law Firm

Ashley Dees LLC is now Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Please visit www.bal.com for more information.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Louisiana Immigration Attorney Provides Answers

With extensive experience in the legal field, our Louisiana immigration lawyer at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP understands that an immigration matter can leave you confused. You may have various questions and concerns regarding your case and are unsure of where to turn.

For this reason, our team has put together this page with frequently asked questions we receive, and their answers. This could prove beneficial as you prepare for your case. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss your situation, we offer initial consultations. Don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Call us today at (337) 214-0670. Se Habla Español.

I am married to a U.S. citizen. Can I become one now?

This depends on the status of the foreign spouse. Many individuals are quick to assume that marriage may lead to immediate US citizenship, which is not the case. Marriage to an undocumented person can lead to a lengthy process to acquire permanent resident status and many individuals are surprised to learn this.

What work visa options are available?

Work visa options are rather limited under current immigration laws, so employers have to understand a general work permit for an employee simply may not be available to them. We work with employers, though, to understand employer needs - maybe the H-2A, H-2B, H-1B visa options are an option for that employer.

I know someone who received a fast result. Can my case be similar?

Every immigration case is different. Even for siblings who believe they are equally entitled to similar options, this simply may not be the case. We always receive inquiries from people who claim they heard about an immigration case that was approved in a matter of days. Immigration cases must be filed with caution and the timelines must be reviewed so that the client is prepared for a realistic wait period on his or her case.

Does criminal history play a part in my status?

Crimmigration, or the intersection of criminal law and immigration law, is very complex and interpretations of crimes and criminal elements to a case change with new, emerging case law.

What is President Obama's Executive Action?

Most aspects of Executive Action are under litigation and / or have not been implemented. We receive calls from clients regarding this and unfortunately we have not been able to move forward with filing for many individuals due to the stall in the implementation.

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  • This firm was great!

    “This firm was great! They helped my uncle obtain his green card. The entire staff was extremely helpful and pleasant at all times. We live in Houston and the staff made us feel like at home anytime we had questions. It was a long process but the Attorneys were very hands on and met all of our expectations. If I could rate this higher than 5 stars I would. Thank you so much everyone for all the help, my uncle is extremely thankful and we recommend this firm to everyone, you all are the BEST!”

    Mayely M.

  • This entire office is an amazing team and we recommend them to all of our friends

    “We have been using this office since 2014. They have helped us from adjusting my husbands status from his overstayed visa, to getting his travel permit, green card, and now his citizenship! They were able to pretty much do everything for us to where we only needed to submit documents and stay in contact. They made the entire process smooth and quick for us. They helped put our minds at ease when we were worried what could happen while we wait. Very good with quick response times! Very friendly staff! Both Ashley & Jeb were amazing to us and worked closely with us throughout the process! Maria & Josue were our main contacts throughout this as well and were just friendly and always answered my questions. Karen & Ann were amazing with working out payment arrangements for us during a difficult time of a new baby. This entire office is an amazing team and we recommend them to all of our friends who will need to go through these things as well! Thanks for all your help!”

    C. T.

  • Ashley Forert Dees = a team of professionals.

    “Ashley Forert Dees = a team of professionals. I strongly recommend them for the patience, goodness and precision with which they helped me through this process of the green card . I could not have made a better choice! Thank you all, dearly, Poliana Houston.”

    Poliana Houston

  • Thank you all for aiding us in finally having a stress-free life.

    “We we're very nervous about driving 3 hours just to get an attorney but upon arrival we immediately felt comfortable. The estimated process time given to us from this office was 6-9 months and we finished everything before the 9 months which was amazing. Thanks to Ashley, Josue, Maria and Karen we succeeded in getting my husband's Green Card. Our family can finally live in peace knowing we will not he separated. We have felt like these people became part of our family. Nothing about this felt like an attorney on client relationship, everything was personal and very professional and we could not have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be hiring Ashley again for the removal of conditions for my husband and hopefully my husband decides to do his citizenship so we can again, hire Ashley. Thank you all for aiding us in finally having a stress-free life. God Bless you all! Muchas Gracias por todo. --*The Terrazas family. *Case involved an I-130 + I-485 Adjustment of Status. ”

  • Thank you so much for your good job and being always on time

    “"Thank you so much for your good job and being always on time." *Case involved representation before DOL and USCIS for an I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. ”

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