In this blog: Not every immigration application requires an interview. Some cases are decided based on the forms and supporting documents alone, while others may require an in-person interview depending on the type of benefit requested and the facts of the case. When an interview is required, the officer may use it to confirm identity, review the information already submitted, and ask follow-up questions about dates, Read More

Caption: Franklin County Adult Detention Center will now provide access to medication for opioid use disorder in response to KW client Beth Delacruz’s legal pressure Like thousands of Missourians, Beth Delacruz first began struggling with opioid addiction as a teenager. Opioid addiction is the leading cause of death for people under age 45 in Missouri and the United States, and Beth is intimately familiar with Read More

In this blog: Courts treat documentation as the backbone of many cases. Records, video, and clear timelines can support a person’s story when memories fade or accounts clash. Early fact development—saving texts, requesting records, and writing down events while they’re fresh—gives legal teams the raw material they need to push for fair results. In immigration and civil rights matters in St. Louis and beyond, Read More

In this blog: Due process means the government has to play fair when it takes away liberty, money, or the right to stay in the country. In criminal court, that protection includes rights many people recognize from TV: a public defender, strict rules for evidence, and a jury in many cases. In immigration court, the same basic promise appears on paper, yet it works through different rules, fewer built-in Read More

In this blog: Procedural rules in civil rights cases often decide who wins before anyone talks about fairness or harm. Deadlines, immunity rules for officials, and limits on evidence can shut down a case early, even when a person feels deeply harmed. Those rules shape outcomes, so small timing or paperwork errors can have huge consequences. Having a creative legal strategy in place early can keep a case alive long Read More

At KW Law, we know many of our clients want to stand up for what they believe in — including by joining peaceful protests. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, you still have rights at a protest, but you should also understand the risks. Here’s a clear, simple guide based on information every non‑citizen should know before attending a demonstration. Yes — You Have the Right to Peacefully Protest In the United States, Read More

You finally exhale after filing your green card application. Life starts moving again, then a wedding invite pops up, a family emergency calls, or work demands travel. The excitement fades into one big question. Can you leave the country and come back without losing everything you worked for? Immigration rules do not bend for last-minute plans, and the wrong choice can bring serious consequences. Travel during a Read More

Filing a civil rights complaint can feel like a release of pressure. You told your story. You put it in writing. Now the waiting begins, and that silence can feel loud. Many people expect quick action, but civil rights cases move on a different clock. Agencies and courts handle high volumes of complaints, and each one requires careful review. Shortly after filing, you usually receive confirmation that your complaint Read More

There’s a unique energy that builds when you decide to move from “I have a green card” to “I want to be a U.S. citizen.” I’ve seen it in my clients’ faces on exam day—the nerves, the hope, the years of hard work and sacrifice, all leading to one interview with a USCIS officer. Becoming a citizen isn’t just a legal change; it’s a transformation in how you move through the world, how safe you feel, and how much control Read More

Summary: The U.S. citizenship exam sits at the center of the naturalization process, where your history, preparation, and personal story all meet in one interview. To feel ready, you need a clear picture of the steps before exam day and a game plan for the English and civics questions you will face. With the right timeline, study habits, and support, you can walk into that room feeling prepared instead of Read More