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Kentucky Immigration Law Blog
What to do in the case of lost visitor visas
For those who want to visit the U.S., Kentucky is a hub for tourism, shopping and sightseeing. If you are on a tour of the U.S., then you have to have an accepted visitor visa. Losing your passport or visa in the United States can result in extreme anxiety. After all,...
What happens during a biometric services appointment?
During the naturalization process of becoming a U.S. citizen, you may need to attend a biometric services appointment. If so, you will receive a Notice of Action in the mail instructing you to present to a local Application Support Center in Kentucky at a designated...
DACA’s future remains uncertain
In November, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the continued lawsuits challenging the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. While arguments for continuing DACA were strong, the Supreme Court will not decide the fate of this program until next...
Avoid immigration scams in Kentucky
You want to settle in Kentucky. You need help as you begin this exciting new chapter in your life. Someone says they want to help you. Unfortunately, they may be more interested in helping themselves to your money. The people who operate immigration scams may seem...
Legal options after overstaying your visit
People overstay their visit in the U.S. for various reasons and at Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC, we are aware of how daunting this is when it leads to a court case. In Kentucky, people who find themselves in this position often become extremely stressed out or even...
Meeting eligibility for asylum
Those wishing to enter the United States seeking help from something horrible need to meet the requirements for asylum. People who settle in Kentucky who may still need assistance with filing for asylum should familiarize themselves with the parameters. We at...
Can you seek asylum for family members?
For many refugees who seek asylum in the US, it is common to want to bring your family with you. After all, family members face the same hardships and persecution and it is common to enter the US with hopes of reuniting with your loved ones. Fortunately, if you plan...
Trio sent to Guatemala under new third country law
The asylum process may seem to many in Louisville to be a fairly straightforward process; one comes into the U.S. seeking asylum, and a determination is then made. Yet given the complexity that often comes with immigration issues, it may come as no surprise to some...
In family immigration, what constitutes a child?
Immigration law can be complicated and may present roadblocks to those who seek residence status in Kentucky. If you are a parent and you choose to bring your son or daughter to live with you in the United States, you can seek to make your child a permanent resident....
Are there different types of work visas?
H-1B visas are the standard when employers seek to hire workers from other countries. However, the process of obtaining these visas can be very restrictive. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, only 85,000 H-1B visas are approved on a yearly basis...
