Bringing your family to the United States may preoccupy your every thought, especially if you worry about their safety in your home country. Family immigration not only benefits loved ones but can also add tremendous value to your community. Knowing how family...
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What happens when you separate children from parents?
In the many immigration battles and struggles experienced throughout the nation, one topic getting repeated media attention centers around the division of immigrant families. Specifically, the separation of children - often quite young - from their immigrant parents....
What are family immigration quotas?
Your journey towards reuniting with your family after immigrating (and possibly naturalizing) in the United States depends largely on their ability to get a visa. Given the complexities associated with this process (and the relative lack of visas available compared to...
Filing an I-130 petition abroad
If you currently live outside of the U.S. and you want to help a close relative such as a spouse or child immigrate to the U.S., you need to review the steps necessary to move forward with your goals. Although a majority of people file immigrant visa petitions from...
How can you help children adjust to a new country?
Family immigration to a new country can bring unique challenges including helping your children adjust to life in an unfamiliar place. When you know some of the ways that you can support your children as they integrate into a new culture, you can encourage confidence...
What are the eligibility requirements for getting a fiancé visa?
You fell in love with someone born outside of the United States, and now, you want this person to become your spouse and live alongside you in Kentucky. To do so, you need to secure something called the K-1 nonimmigrant visa, which is also known as a fiancé visa. Per...
DHS action may pose setback to DACA recipients
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program allows undocumented young people to work in the U.S. and avoid deportation. The Center for American Progress studied recent actions by the Department of Homeland Security to limit DACA protections. DHS announcement...
What impact does separating families have on children?
The news is filled with stories of families being separated due to harsh immigration laws. These separations are often hardest on children, who can experience both psychological and physical effects. These effects can also last many years depending on the severity and...
In family immigration, what constitutes a child?
Immigration law can be complicated and may present roadblocks to those who seek residence status in Kentucky. If you are a parent and you choose to bring your son or daughter to live with you in the United States, you can seek to make your child a permanent resident....
Immigration, divorce and custody
Those working through immigration matters may be struggling with a number of concerns, especially if they have kids. Likewise, the same can be said for many people who are in the middle of a divorce. Sometimes, people find themselves dealing with both of these...