Immigrants of all sorts come to the country to seek refuge from dangerous situations back home. Many people often think of refugees as people fleeing from large-scale humanitarian crises. But this is not the case for everyone.  For some, their lives are at stake...

To seek asylum in the United States is not a simple procedure but instead, a complex process that involves the United States Customs and Immigration Services. To apply for asylum you ask for protection from the U.S. because you cannot return to your country. According...

The U.S. has made significant progress in protecting rights for lesbian, gay, transgender and queer individuals in recent decades. Regrettably, that is not the case in some other parts of the world. In fact, in many countries, being gay is a crime punishable by death....

Those wishing to enter the United States seeking help from something horrible need to meet the requirements for asylum. People who settle in Kentucky who may still need assistance with filing for asylum should familiarize themselves with the parameters. We at...

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....

According to HumanRightsFirst.org, the credible fear screening process was developed to allow illegal immigrants with legitimate fears about their home countries to apply for asylum when subject to expedited removal. This process allows a person to provide evidence of...

At the Vickerstaff Law Office, we know that it can be easy for U.S.-born citizens to take our rights and freedoms for granted, without realizing the horrors that countless people in other countries endure. You and others seeking a safe place to live in Kentucky and...

Immigration is a complex process that can be altered significantly by the way people go about seeking asylum. For many immigrant families, the overwhelming task of looking for protection from their own country's dangers is complicated by inconsistencies in immigration...

Every day, people come to the Kentucky and the United States to avoid persecution or fear of persecution. The protection they request is known as asylum. If you are persecuted in your home country or fear you will be persecuted for your political opinion, nationality,...