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If you believe that your life, or the lives of your immediate family members, are in danger of persecution, you may apply for asylum in the United States. To seek asylum, you must file a 'Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal' with U.S....
Once you establish yourself as a legal permanent resident of Kentucky or another part of the United States, you need to secure a new Social Security number and Social Security card. Having the card in your possession gives you the ability to work anywhere in the...
The citizenship test requires you to study and prepare so you can respond to the questions with confidence and accuracy. If you have a disability, certain aspects of the test may create challenges that impact your ability to complete the requirements. Regardless of...
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...
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,...
The U.S. has made significant progress in protecting rights for lesbian, gay, transgender and queer individuals in recent decades. Regrettably, that is not the case in some other parts of the world. In fact, in many countries, being gay is a crime punishable by death....
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...
You might be one of many immigrants in Kentucky who didn’t have all paperwork in order when you entered the United States. Then again, perhaps you had all the proper documents and have been living and working in the U.S. for a while now but recently encountered legal...
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, initially enacted in 2012, experienced legal challenges from the current U.S. presidential administration. This program allowed some people brought into the United States illegally when they were children to legally...
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...
