Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Arizona’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 […]
READ MOREFrom E-2 to EB-2 NIW: Building Your Case Without a PhD
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Sep 22, 2025 | Immigration
Some entrepreneurs start with an E-2 visa to run a business in the U.S. but eventually want permanent residency. For those without an employer sponsor or without a PhD, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a path forward. The NIW option lets founders self-petition for a green card by showing their work has national […]
READ MOREToo Long, Didn’t Process: Using Mandamus Lawsuits When Your Visa Application Is Stuck in Limbo
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Aug 25, 2025 | Immigration
Immigration cases can take months, even years. But sometimes, the delay goes far beyond the normal processing window, leaving you with no updates and no clear next step. If your visa or green card application has been sitting untouched, a legal tool called a writ of mandamus may help move things forward. This court action […]
READ MORELaid Off on a Work Visa: Emergency Strategies for H-1B Holders and Other Visas After Job Loss
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jul 23, 2025 | Immigration
Losing a job is stressful enough, but for foreign professionals in Arizona on work visas, it can feel like everything is at risk. Your immigration status is directly tied to your employment, and a sudden layoff brings tough decisions. What Is Your Grace Period? If you are on an H-1B or O-1 visa, you have […]
READ MOREWhen USCIS Suspects Marriage Fraud: Handling Stokes Interviews and Proving Your Marriage Is Real
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 20, 2025 | Immigration
USCIS conducts a Stokes interview when it suspects that a marriage-based green card application may not be legitimate. This second interview happens only if there are concerns following the first meeting or if your documents raise red flags. It is part of a process created after the Stokes v. INS case to give applicants a […]
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