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,...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 3, 2020 | immigration law
In November, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the continued lawsuits challenging the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. While arguments for continuing DACA were strong, the Supreme Court will not decide the fate of this program until next...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 2, 2020 | immigration law
You want to settle in Kentucky. You need help as you begin this exciting new chapter in your life. Someone says they want to help you. Unfortunately, they may be more interested in helping themselves to your money. The people who operate immigration scams may seem...
On behalf of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC | Jan 1, 2020 | immigration law
People overstay their visit in the U.S. for various reasons and at Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC, we are aware of how daunting this is when it leads to a court case. In Kentucky, people who find themselves in this position often become extremely stressed out or even...
