Once you establish yourself as a legal permanent resident of Kentucky or another part of the United States, you need to secure a new Social Security number and Social Security card. Having the card in your possession gives you the ability to work anywhere in the...
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Future remains uncertain for many “Dreamers”
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, initially enacted in 2012, experienced legal challenges from the current U.S. presidential administration. This program allowed some people brought into the United States illegally when they were children to legally...
What you should know about filing an H-1B petition
Whether you are an employer submitting H-1B petitions to employ immigrant workers or you are a non-citizen wanting to work in the United States, there are several things you should know about the petition process. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
The importance of maintaining your passport and visa
At Vickerstaff Law Office in Kentucky, we represent numerous international students who are legally in the United States by virtue of some type of a visa. We therefore know how important it becomes for them to keep their visa up-to-date, as well as the passport issued...
What should I know about naturalization questions?
Foreign residents in the state of Kentucky who are exploring how to become United States citizens have likely heard about naturalization tests. If you wish to become a citizen, you can expect to be asked a certain number of civics questions during your naturalization...
What is the L-1B visa?
There are many ways to legally enter the United States and make a home in Kentucky. One of those options is to secure an L-1B visa. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains this type of visa can enable you to live in the U.S. as part of a transfer for...
What are the categories for green card eligibility?
There are many ways you can qualify to get a green card. Having this document enables you to live in the United States without fear of being deported from your home in Kentucky. However, to qualify, you do have to meet some specific requirements and fall into one of...
Reasons that you may consider getting a work permit
You have been given an opportunity to come to the United States to work, but will need to acquire adequate permission to do so before you are allowed entry. By following outlined procedures and being thorough in your application process, you can work with confidence...
What is the process to become a U.S. citizen?
If you are living in Kentucky and are not a U.S. citizen, you may wonder if you could become a citizen. The process is often talked about. People typically talk about how hard it is and how expensive, but they rarely talk about exactly what the process involves....
Green card membership: the process
Immigration policies have long been a point of debate in America. Many disagree over what rights immigrants should have in the nation, and when they should be eligible for permanent residency -- if at all. Meanwhile, countless Kentucky families have been torn apart...
