On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jun 22, 2020 | asylum
Almost 54,000 people came to the United States as refugees in 2017, and an additional 27,000 received asylum. Over 2,500 Russians filed affirmative asylum cases in the same year. The Migration Policy Institute reported in 2018 that almost 2500 foreign-born Russians...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Dec 31, 2019 | asylum
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...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jun 10, 2019 | asylum
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...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | May 12, 2019 | asylum
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...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Apr 30, 2019 | asylum
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...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Mar 30, 2019 | asylum
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,...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 15, 2019 | asylum
If you are working toward asylum in the United States, you will need to follow a process, based on your eligibility, before you are allowed to remain in the country legally. As you begin working with authorities in Kentucky to facilitate this process, you may have...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 13, 2019 | asylum
When the United States grants a person asylee status, that person has rights and responsibilities that may differ from the standard immigrant in Kentucky. It is important that that person understands those rights and responsibilities if he or she hopes to retain his...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Dec 23, 2018 | asylum
For those seeking asylum in the U.S., the process often seems long and arduous. Having the right knowledge is key in this case, as being prepared will increase your chance of being accepted into this country. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers the...
