Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Renewing 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 […]
READ MOREAdministrative Delays as Legal Harm: When Inaction Becomes a Case Strategy
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 29, 2025 | Immigration
Sometimes, immigration applications get stuck for months or even years, which leaves families waiting and businesses short-staffed. USCIS publishes processing timelines, yet certain cases drift far beyond them. When delays reach that point, a mandamus petition may help. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1361, federal courts can compel a government officer to perform a required duty. […]
READ MOREArizona’s Employer Sanctions Law: How E-Verify Compliance Can Shield Businesses From Immigration Penalties
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 21, 2025 | Immigration
Arizona takes hiring compliance seriously. Under the Legal Arizona Workers Act, often called the “employer sanctions law,” companies that hire or keep unauthorized workers risk business-license suspension or even a shutdown order for repeat violations. At the center of the law is E-Verify. A.R.S. § 23-214 requires Arizona employers to run every new hire through […]
READ MOREICE Detainers in Arizona: What to Do When a Loved One Is Held by Immigration After an Arrest
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 27, 2025 | Immigration
An immigration detainer is a request by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to local law enforcement to hold someone for up to 48 hours after their scheduled release so that ICE can take them into federal custody. Detainers take place when ICE has probable cause to suspect that someone is removable, and they typically […]
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