Kentucky Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Blog

An immigration bond is a payment to secure the temporary release of an immigrant from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Kentucky or other parts of the country. There are several reasons why undocumented immigrants can end up in an ICE...

Seeking asylum in Kentucky or another U.S. state is a complicated process, but it's an important one. The dream to make a new life in the United States can come crashing down if the right to stay in the country gets taken away. Who is the asylum process for? People...

If you are an immigrant in Kentucky who would like to extend your stay in the country, you'll need to get authorization from the federal government to do so. To initiate this process, you must file a request with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services,...

Kentucky and other states throughout the country have seen a large surge in remote working positions. More than ever before, businesses are gearing toward allowing more workers to complete their jobs while staying in their home environment. Some countries are even...

Deportations or removal proceedings are how the government can legally require someone to leave the U.S. against their wishes. If you or someone you know is facing this legal battle in Kentucky, there are some things you should know about. Stay removal basics A stay...

Various immigrants come to Kentucky to escape persecution from their home country. When a person suffers persecution or is fearing that they will suffer persecution if they return to their home country, they can seek asylum in the United States. Understanding what the...

Kentucky and other states require U.S. citizens who want to bring their foreign fiance into the country to file Form I-129F. This is referred to as a Petition for Alien Fiance(e). This is the first step in them being able to obtain a K-1 non-immigrant visa. If you...

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...