Despite the varying and often heated opinions over immigration policies in America, immigrants are a crucial part of today's culture and economy. However, with recent changes to immigration laws in the U.S., many immigrants feel overwhelmed at processes involving...
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Changes to the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition process
You would more than likely find it nearly impossible to find someone in the United States, let alone here in Kentucky, who isn't aware of the current upheaval in immigration law going on in this country. Numerous changes already exist regarding certain laws and...
What Is Asylum?
Asylum is available to foreign nationals who are unable to live in their nation of origin due to concerns about safety. Seeking asylum can be difficult, as it entails numerous steps, some of which are exceedingly complex. The American Council on Immigration provides...
How do I help a relative obtain asylee or refugee status?
If you are a refugee in Kentucky or have obtained asylee status within the last two years, then you may have the option of petitioning for a relative's asylee status. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department, the relative in question must...
Asylum applicants can refile for changes in circumstances
If you are seeking asylum in the U.S., getting here is half the battle, because you can only apply once you are in the country. If you don’t apply upon arrival and are now living in Kentucky or elsewhere in the U.S., you must file your application within one year....