Arizona Immigration Law Blog
The process of appealing an immigration decision
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 2, 2019 | US Immigration Law
In most cases, those looking to appeal an immigration decision will do so through the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or, as a last resort, federal court. Since immigration is a function of the executive branch, the rules may…
READ MOREWhat Arizona residents should know about asylum claims
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 21, 2018 | Asylum
The 2018 fiscal year for the United States government ended on Sept. 30. As of that date, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says credible fear asylum claims at the Mexico border increased 67 percent from the previous year. That translates to a total of 92,959 claims…
READ MOREGetting a passport a prime reason for becoming a citizen
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 6, 2018 | US Immigration Law
Those living in Arizona or any other state as a permanent resident may not have thought much about becoming a full citizen. However, as a result of recent immigration policies, the number of applications for naturalization is on the rise. In Minnesota alone, there has…
READ MORETrump asylum ban blocked by federal judge
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 27, 2018 | Asylum
For people in Arizona who are affected by U.S. immigration law, President Donald Trump’s policies have raised a great deal of concern. Political rhetoric has escalated on the issue of immigration, and many people are concerned that their own applications could be…
READ MOREMigrant caravan stirs asylum debate
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 7, 2018 | Asylum
Arizona residents have likely read reports about the migrant caravan that’s currently making its way from Honduras to the United States. The migrants making this difficult trip say that they are fleeing violence and poverty in their home country and plan to seek…
READ MORECaravan moves closer to border
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 26, 2018 | Asylum
Arizona might be one destination for a caravan of more than 7,000 people from Central America who are traveling toward the U.S. border. Although many of these immigrants may plan to apply for asylum and expect to be accepted, experts say that acceptance is unlikely….
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