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...
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What criteria need to be met if you are seeking 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,...
Is your asylum process affirmative or defensive?
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...
Benefits and responsibilities of asylees in the United States
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...
Frequently asked questions about 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...
Can you seek asylum in the U.S.?
If you are looking into seeking refuge in Kentucky but don't know where to begin, it can be a very daunting process. How do you know if you're eligible to seek asylum? What reasons can a person seek asylum for, and does yours fall among them? FindLaw takes a look at...
What is temporary protected status?
Temporary protected status is afforded by the Secretary of Homeland Security to immigrants coming from countries deemed unsafe, either due to unrest or because of a natural disaster. When this status is granted the person is not able to be removed from the country,...
How long does the asylum process take?
If you are filing for asylum in the United States, one of your top concerns may be how long the process will take. If you are living in Kentucky, you may be using a field office, which is one of the factors that can affect how much time it takes to get to your...
Federal judge threatens officials with contempt in asylum case
Many immigrants seeking asylum in Kentucky continue to monitor United States immigration policy. Even when there are similarities between cases, it may be difficult to know whether changes will have an adverse effect on their individual situations. According to the...
What are the specific requirements for asylum?
Seeking political asylum is a way that you might be able to remain in the United States for an extended period of time. However, it is not available to everyone. There could be restrictions placed upon you once you obtain asylum, so it would probably be wise to...