Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Getting 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….
READ MOREDiplomatic visa policy bars unmarried same-sex partners
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 11, 2018 | US Immigration Law
People in Arizona who are concerned with LGBT rights and immigration issues may be disturbed to learn about a Trump administration policy announcement concerning diplomatic visas for the same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats. The administration ordered…
READ MOREUse of public benefits could put a visa or green card at risk
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Sep 26, 2018 | US Immigration Law
Those wishing to enter Arizona or immigrants already residing in the country legally could experience trouble getting visas or green cards if they collect public benefits. The Trump administration has put forward a new rule that would alter an existing law that…
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