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...
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Defining defensive asylum
People living in Kentucky hoping to attain asylum may attempt to remain in the United States through applying for affirmative asylum. However, according to Findlaw, some applicants for asylum may end up in removal proceedings and will have to send a defensive asylum...
How soon must I apply for asylum?
If you fled your country of origin due to persecution and are now living in Kentucky, you may wish to file for asylum. Per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, thousands of people like you seek asylum in America each year because they faced persecution in...
Lawsuit filed after refugee excluded from national poetry contest
Those seeking asylum in Louisville and throughout the rest of the U.S. may be doing so for a number of different reasons. Listed among these is likely to escape discrimination they may have been experiencing in their countries of origin due to their ethnicity,...
The process of seeking asylum in America
Immigrants seeking to apply for asylum should know all that they can about the process first. It can be long and somewhat difficult in many cases, which can be somewhat discouraging to those who don't expect having so many hurdles to jump over. The U.S. Citizenship...
What Is Asylum?
Asylum is available to foreign nationals who are unable to live in their nation of origin due to concerns about safety. Seeking asylum can be difficult, as it entails numerous steps, some of which are exceedingly complex. The American Council on Immigration provides...
How do I help a relative obtain asylee or refugee status?
If you are a refugee in Kentucky or have obtained asylee status within the last two years, then you may have the option of petitioning for a relative's asylee status. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department, the relative in question must...
Asylum applicants can refile for changes in circumstances
If you are seeking asylum in the U.S., getting here is half the battle, because you can only apply once you are in the country. If you don’t apply upon arrival and are now living in Kentucky or elsewhere in the U.S., you must file your application within one year....
Understanding refugee quotas
Every year, people from all over the world looking to flee their countries of origin will often attempt to come to Louisville or other cities in the U.S. seeking asylum. Their reasons for wanting to leave their countries may vary; some may be trying to escape...
Can I seek asylum in the United States?
If you are in Kentucky and seeking protection from the United States due to persecution elsewhere, or fearing persecution, based on one or more categories of eligibility, you may be able to successfully apply for asylum. You may receive asylum if you are in danger of...