Immigration Law

More Kentucky residents are finding themselves in romantic relationships with foreign nationals in today's highly connected world. Many of these relationships include the desire to marry and start a family. Foreign nationals might find it possible to join their...

Deportation proceedings represent the ultimate nightmare for many immigrant families living in Kentucky. Various factors can trigger this legal action, and the number of deportations taking place is higher than in past years. Another matter of concern for immigrant...

Lawful permanent residents living in Kentucky may wonder about the requirements to become a naturalized citizen. Be aware that the federal government handles naturalization through its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency. Persons that currently hold...

The naturalization and citizenship exam in Kentucky has been reviewed and updated. An executive order from President Biden has led to the U.S. government reverting to a version of the test implemented in 2008. What is the naturalization and citizenship test?...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) announced today the ICE Case Review (ICR) process for individuals who believe their case does not align with ICE’s enforcement, detention, and removal priorities. This process...

Foreign diplomats working in Kentucky and other parts of the U.S. often reside in America for many years. These diplomats receive visas that allow them to live and work in this country, but the long-term nature of diplomatic work can lead to unique family immigration...

If you are a foreign national who wishes to live, work or study in Kentucky or anywhere else in the United States, you may need to seek approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. In the event that your request to enter the country is denied,...

Non-permanent and permanent Kentucky residents worried about immigration status can apply for cancellation of removal. This legal procedure is where a judge transfers a plaintiff's status from deportable alien to an admitted resident. Read on to learn more about the...

Over the course of the past few years, immigration has been a hot button issue on the news and within many communities in Kentucky. Although much of the focus has been directed toward the conditions at detention centers, there has also been news within the courts that...

Permanent residents in Kentucky and around the country who wish to become U.S. citizens must go through the naturalization process. This involves visiting a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office for an interview. During this interview, permanent residents...