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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I am a permanent resident of the U.S. Do I need a reentry permit for travel?
If you are an immigrant living in Kentucky and are working toward legal citizenship, you may fall under the category of a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. Many would-be citizens have this status so they can live and work in the States as they wait for...
What is the diversity program and can I use it to get a visa?
Since it is a random drawing, whether you, residing in Kentucky, can secure a visa through this program will depend on more than just your diversity. The application process requires some planning and document gathering, as well as adhering to a deadline for the year...
I am an asylee — am I eligible for a green card?
Those who live in Kentucky as an asylee, or a person who has been granted asylum in the United States, can eventually apply for permanent residency in the form of a green card after a year of living in the country. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
Determining visa availability
As you think about the process that prepared you to come to Louisville from your country of origin, you likely remember that one of the criteria to qualify for your visa was to have the intention of one day returning home. Yet like many of those that we here at the...
Reviewing the Immigration and Nationality Act
The United States has long been the preferred destination of millions from around the world seeking opportunities to better theirs and their families' circumstances. However, the immigration history of the U.S. has long been influenced by different policies and trends...
Interview now required of more green card applicants
As immigrants living in Kentucky are well aware, any change to one's immigration status can be time-consuming and complex. Under the current administration, all signs point to the process becoming even longer. As The Atlantic notes, there is no single process for...
Filing for adjustment of status
People who come to the United States may do so under many different types of visas and for many different types of reasons. Some foreign nationals in Kentucky are here to pursue specific educational or occupational opportunities. Others have come to the United States...
What do I need to know about submitting a petition?
Submitting a petition in Kentucky and having it approved is one of the first steps toward being awarded an immigrant visa in the United States. If you are attempting to gain legal access into the country, there are several things you need to keep in mind. The U.S....
Immigration fears race through Kentucky Derby workers
This Saturday's Kentucky Derby could be the biggest sporting event of the year in Louisville, though fans of the Cardinals' basketball and football teams might well argue the point. Regardless, there is no doubt that the Derby is horse racing's premier event,...