For work, family or any other number of reasons, people born outside the U.S. may seek to become citizens. In order to gain citizenship, however, citizenship applicants must pass a naturalization test. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,...
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What impact does separating families have on children?
The news is filled with stories of families being separated due to harsh immigration laws. These separations are often hardest on children, who can experience both psychological and physical effects. These effects can also last many years depending on the severity and...
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...