You should go to the New Orleans Passport Agency office located in One Canal Place, in Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. But before heading on to the agency, you first need to set an appointment by calling this 24/7 toll-free number: 1-877-487-2778. There is no fee in setting an appointment. Read More..

There are several types of employment visas that you can apply for depending on the nature of your work, the duration of your stay, your credentials and your country of origin.There are about a dozen work visas and you should only apply for the one that best suits your personal current situation. It is best to consult an immigration lawyer to help determine the type of employment visa that fits your needs and your situation best. Read More..

Both are related to marriage visas. A K1 visa is a fiance visa while a K3 visa is a spousal visa. Read More..

Securing a U.S. permanent residency and citizenship is a long and complicated process but it can be easily threatened to be revoked, usually by an arrest or a pending case. However, there are ways to defend yourself or refute a possible deportation or removal of citizenship. Read More..

In the 17th century, two French brothers founded the city of New Orleans. The city's name was a tribute to then French ruling regent, the Duke of Orleans, thus the name La Nouvelle Orleans or New Orleans, in English. Read More..

The African-Americans largely make up for the various immigrants that contribute to the diverse culture that New Orleans is known for. The Blacks started to migrate in Louisiana during the French colonization in the 18th century. Read More..

The Irish migrated to New Orleans during the 18th century as a result of British hatred as they were persecuted by the latter. The most notable contribution of the Irish in New Orleans is the expansion of Catholic traditions which was first introduced by the French colonizers during the 17th century. Read More..

It was in the middle of the 20th century when Cubans, seeking refuge from the Castro dictatorship, started to settle in New Orleans, most probably because of its close proximity. Cuba and New Orleans have long been trading partners and not only products were exchanged. Culture and musical influences were traded off as well. Read More..

As with the other immigrants, Italians from Sicily have migrated to New Orleans to seek refuge or escape a country of turmoil and dictatorship. When they started to grow in numbers, again as with the other immigrants, their culture has become deeply infused in the present New Orleans. Read More..