Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Family-Based Immigration When Divorce, Separation, or Estrangement Changes the Case
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 23, 2026 | Immigration
Family-based immigration depends on a qualifying relationship. Sometimes that relationship is steady. Other times, life gets complicated before the case finishes. A marriage may end, a couple may separate, or the petitioner may stop answering calls or refuse to help with paperwork. That can create real immigration problems. For Arizona families, the main issue is […]
READ MOREFamily-Based Immigration When Records Are Missing or Incomplete
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. May 26, 2026 | Immigration
Family-based immigration can get messy when the paperwork does not match real life. USCIS may ask for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, proof of citizenship, green card, or another record that connects one family member to another. However, not every family has clean, complete documents sitting in a folder. Some records disappear. Some […]
READ MOREPrior Misrepresentation in Immigration Cases: Can a Waiver Save the Application?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Apr 21, 2026 | Immigration
A past misrepresentation can follow an immigration case for years. It often shows up during a visa interview, an adjustment filing, or a green card review. Under federal law, a person may be found inadmissible if they used fraud or willfully misrepresented an important fact to obtain a visa, admission, or another immigration benefit. “Material” […]
READ MORERenewing DACA in 2026: What Arizona Recipients Need to Know About Evolving Eligibility Rules
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Mar 24, 2026 | Immigration
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has never been fully stable, and 2026 is no exception. Ongoing federal court litigation continues to shape what recipients can and cannot do, and the rules around renewal have specific limits that can catch people off guard. If you currently hold DACA status in Arizona, here’s what the program […]
READ MOREAdjustment of Status After Employment-Based Visa Retrogression
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 23, 2026 | Immigration
Visa retrogression can flip a green card case upside down. One month, a priority date looks “current.” The next month, the Visa Bulletin moves backward, and you cannot finish the adjustment of status yet. This matters most for people who already live and work in Arizona and want to keep momentum without taking avoidable risks. […]
READ MOREI-601 / I-601A Waivers Beyond the Basics
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 20, 2026 | Immigration
When a case needs an I-601 or I-601A waiver, the hardest part often is not the form. It is the story you prove. USCIS does not grant these waivers because separation feels sad. The standard requires “extreme hardship” to a qualifying relative (usually a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent, depending on […]
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