On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jul 22, 2020 | immigration law
Once you apply for asylum and receive asylee status, it can be a huge relief. Unfortunately, some people mistake asylee status for permanent residency. The truth is that it is not the same as being a permanent resident. After you obtain asylee status, you can lose...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jul 6, 2020 | immigration law
Immigration law can be confusing. Depending on your situation, there may be different steps you must complete to become a legal citizen. You may wonder what options you have if you are already living in the United States. For example, do you have to go back to your...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jun 22, 2020 | immigration law
The American Immigration Council explains how the federal Violence Against Women Act may protect members of the immigrant community in Kentucky. The VAWA’s visa and self-petition provisions may provide relief to noncitizens who experience domestic violence,...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Apr 21, 2020 | immigration law
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security states that 1,096,611 people received permanent lawful status in the country. Perhaps you want to be one of the many in the near future who also obtains this status by obtaining a green card. If your spouse is a U.S....
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Apr 21, 2020 | immigration law
For many prospective immigrants (as well as those who wish to bring family members to live with them), the immigration process is daunting. This is especially true for families who have kids involved and those who do not have a lot of familiarity with legal matters...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Mar 17, 2020 | immigration law
As the Covid-19 virus outbreak continues, its effects are being seen at all levels. So far, the elderly and immunocompromised are at the worst risk for serious complications. This concern extends to high-risk areas like hospitals where pregnant women or those with...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Feb 27, 2020 | immigration law
Immigration status in the United States falls into four different divisions. Each describes the citizenship status of a person in that category. There may be more specific groups within each classification. For example, the Internal Revenue Service uses more precise...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Feb 27, 2020 | immigration law
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has established various categories of eligibility for green card permanent resident status. This category will affect the person’s application process and wait time, as certain categories, such as refugees, have...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Feb 22, 2020 | immigration law
In September 2017, there was a change to the Foreign Affairs Manual that affects the entry rules into the United States. According to Boundless, the change created a new rule which states that people who come to the United States within the first 90 days are presumed...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 16, 2020 | immigration law
For those who want to visit the U.S., Kentucky is a hub for tourism, shopping and sightseeing. If you are on a tour of the U.S., then you have to have an accepted visitor visa. Losing your passport or visa in the United States can result in extreme anxiety. After all,...
