Immigration & Nationality Law

read moreLife changes, such as a new job or an engagement to be married, can require applications for visas, waivers or other documents. Immigrants who wish to have permanent residence or citizenship need to undergo a complex application process. If you need benefits-based immigration help for yourself or a loved one, an experienced attorney can guide you through the legal process. At Immigration & Nationality Law Group, in New Orleans, Louisiana, we have more than 15 years of experience assisting clients with benefits-based immigration matters, including obtaining and extending visas and green cards, pursuing advance parole, petitioning for permanent residence or applying for U.S. citizenship.

read morePeople may try to take advantage of you because you aren't familiar with the laws of the United States and you do not understand your rights. In all immigration, we will represent you at a fair cost, protecting your rights. To schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns with a skilled immigration lawyer, please contact us online or at 504-322-1407. One thing that sets us apart from other immigration law attorneys in New Orleans is our specialized, high-tech case management system. We use a Web-based, off-site case management system, allowing us to not only stay on top of the multiple deadlines involved in complicated immigration cases, but also protect our files and your information in the event of natural disaster.

read moreU.S. immigration laws have historically been favorable to keeping families together, whether it be married couples or parents and children. At Immigration & Nationality Law Group, we can help you navigate the complex process of bringing your family members to the United States in the most efficient manner possible. Each family is different in the circumstances and goals that shape it. We will listen carefully and provide you a direct plan to reunite your family. Immigration of family members is generally divided into two groups: immediate relatives and family-based preference.

read moreTemporary Protective Status (TPS) is a designated period of time where immigrants are eligible to legally reside in the United States without fear of removal for two years. At the Immigration & Nationality Law Group in New Orleans, we help our clients through the process of TPS. We attend to every detail, identifying their current citizenship status, filing requirements and residency on the date TPS was granted for a particular country. Kristie L. Bowerman, our solo attorney, provides personalized representation.

read moreKristie L. Bowerman established Immigration & Nationality Law Group to help her fellow Louisiana residents with matters ranging from employment-based visas to citizenship. The process is emotionally charged and legally complex, requiring the help of an experienced attorney who becomes invested in the lives of her clients and takes a personal interest in their visa matters. We remain at your side throughout the entire fianc visa - also known as a K-1 visa - process, starting with the U.S. citizen petitioning for the non-U.S.

read moreAt Immigration & Nationality Law Group, we focus our practice solely on immigration and the many issues that surround it, primarily those relating to employment. We represent both employers and employees, facilitating the immigration process in hiring a wide variety of employees. To arrange an initial consultation to discuss your situation and your immigration and employment goals with a skilled immigration lawyer, please contact our Louisiana office today at 504-322-1407 or toll free at 866-585-1072.

read moreTypically, if you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. At Immigration & Nationality Law Group, in New Orleans, Louisiana, we are dedicated to assisting clients with a wide range of benefits-based immigration concerns, including citizenship. We can help with all types of citizenship concerns, but most commonly deal with deriving/acquiring citizenship or applying for naturalization after birth. We will take the time to thoroughly understand your situation in order to best guide you through the citizenship process that applies to you.