If you have applied to come to live in the United States and have had your application for a visa denied, then you may want to consider making an appeal. It’s not uncommon for people to have their applications denied due to minor mistakes or because the government...
Louisville Immigration Law Blog
Will I be deported immediately if I’m in the U.S. illegally?
If you are caught in the United States without a visa or right to be in the county, then you could be deported. The process of deportation is not immediate. So, you won’t automatically be put on a plane and sent back to your home country. There is a specific process...
The limitations of being in America without a green card
Coming to America without a green card can limit what you can do in the country. Even if you come legally, not having a green card can influence what you are or are not able to do in your daily life, such as if you’re able to work, rent an apartment or get a license....
What complications could affect your request for a Green Card?
Getting a visa means that you can legally travel to and stay in the United States. Getting a green card means you are officially a lawful permanent resident who can stay in the country for the rest of your life. It creates new opportunities and extends new rights to...
4 factors that could affect your ability to secure a K-1 visa
If you're one of the many U.S. citizens that has been fortunate enough to find love abroad, then you're likely eager to bring your significant other to the U.S. to start your life together. Doing so isn't as easy as coming up with a date and purchasing a plane ticket....
There are several employment-based visa options for immigrants to the USA
It can be complicated to seek an employment-based visa. There are several requirements and qualifications that you will need to meet before the government will provide a visa to you. There are many kinds of employment-based visas that you may want, such as the EB-5,...
How can you prove a valid engagement to get your fiancé(e) a visa?
Romantic relationships are subjective. One couple could take years to decide they want to marry, while other people may know in an instant that they want to commit themselves to a new romantic interest. Regardless of whether you met your fiancé(e) while traveling...
The journey to getting a green card
A green card is a colloquial name for the United States Permanent Resident Card. It is proof that a non-citizen cardholder is a permanent resident of the United States. This means that, for most purposes, this resident can live just as they would if they were a...
If you’re studying in the United States, get to know your visa limits
As a student who wants to study in the United States, one question you may have is what happens if you overstay on your student visa. If you overstay, you could violate the law and end up in trouble with the U.S. government. It is tricky for students to know exactly...
Can your citizenship or Green Card help your family immigrate?
One of the hardest things about immigration may be how it can separate a family, often for years. When you decide to move to the United States, you may come on your own and wait for years before you see your loved ones again. Restrictions on travel and residency...
