immigration law

With the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the Biden administration strives to reform immigration and open a new citizenship pathway for currently undocumented immigrants. While the legislation remains under review, Democrat lawmakers have urged the president to...

When the Biden administration began back in January, the president noted that one of his priorities is to address the many problems immigrants face while trying to gain citizenship or stay in the United States under protected asylum or a work visa. Children of...

As an immigrant, you might feel compelled to pursue naturalization to better secure your right to remain in America. The zero-tolerance approach to immigration under the previous administration certainly ramped up fear in the immigrant community, including lawful,...

Immigration courts are part of the U.S. judicial system, and like U.S. citizens, undocumented immigrants have rights when they appear before a judge.  However, their rights are not exactly the same, and that becomes obvious when it comes to the deportation trial...

When an employer offers a job to a foreign national, it may also need to sponsor him or her to become a permanent resident. This involves filing a petition to show that the employer plans to hire the immigrant when the petition receives approval from the U.S....

If you are an immigrant who wants to live and work in Kentucky, then you must apply for immigration. But what do you do if your application gets denied? Are there any options left?  Not every denial is eligible for appeal. But for many people, that possibility exists....

You should be proud once you acquire your green card in Kentucky. It is a big deal and classifies you as a lawful permanent resident with many protected rights.  No matter how you acquired it though, there are a couple ways that put your permanent resident status at...

There is some debate in Kentucky over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement may enter your home without a warrant. The requirement for a warrant before entering a private residence protects U.S. citizens, but the Immigration and Nationality Act makes allowances...

With a green card, you can work and live in the United States permanently. It is important to understand the application process before moving forward, as it can be expensive and time-consuming. Review these steps if you already reside in the U.S. and want to apply to...

Those involved in the immigration process in Kentucky know that it involves a great number of complexities. Many of those come as a result of the unique complexities of one's individual case. While many might assume that immigration policies cover most scenarios (in...