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Kentucky Immigration Law Blog
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...
What is the new public charge rule for legal immigrants?
The public charge rule, which becomes effective October 15, 2019, may impact how legal immigrants in Kentucky and across the nation obtain their U.S. citizenship status. According to CNN, the policy may prevent you from obtaining naturalization if you are "primarily...
Louisville celebrates nearly 200 immigrants becoming citizens
Becoming a U.S. citizen after arriving in Louisville, Kentucky, can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime. For nearly 200 immigrants, the city held a special ceremony to celebrate their achievement in becoming naturalized U.S. citizens, as reported...
What is an adjustment of status
If you are a foreign national living in Kentucky and hoping to live the rest of your life in the U.S., you may be trying to navigate the immigration system to find the best route to become a permanent resident or citizen. Immigration laws can be very complex, and you...
Immigrants in Kentucky: Know your Fourth Amendment rights
If you're a naturalized U.S. citizen, you may have studied various amendments of the U.S. Constitution before taking your citizenship tests. However, there are people in Kentucky and elsewhere throughout the country who have been born and raised in the United States...
Refugee status alone does not guarantee permanent residency
The United States is a haven for persecuted people around the globe. If you have refugee status in Kentucky, you and any family members who came with you have one year to apply for a green card. At Vickerstaff Law Office, we often assist clients in attaining U.S....
Immigration, divorce and custody
Those working through immigration matters may be struggling with a number of concerns, especially if they have kids. Likewise, the same can be said for many people who are in the middle of a divorce. Sometimes, people find themselves dealing with both of these...
Depression, hopelessness and immigration court
Recently, we have explored some of the emotional issues related to immigration court, such as high levels of stress and some of the consequences of being unprepared. In this post, we will look into depression and feeling hopeless, which many people have dealt with...
Immigration court and the consequences of confusion
On this blog, we have written about the importance of preparing for an immigration court case. Unfortunately, many people are not prepared, and some who try to prepare themselves for their case may still struggle because they are confused with various aspects of their...
Immigrants in Kentucky may experience these challenges
Life is definitely a series of ever-changing events. If you're one of many immigrants in Kentucky, you and your family may be going through some significant changes as you transition from life in another country of origin to life in the United States. At any given...
