Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Trump administration mulling welfare checks for immigrants
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 16, 2018 | US Immigration Law
Immigrants in Arizona and around the country who receive SNAP benefits or other forms of financial assistance would find obtaining permanent residence more difficult under a policy being considered by President Trump. Immigration officers could check whether or not…
READ MOREThe rate of naturalization rises from 2005 to 2015
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 1, 2018 | US Immigration Law
Arizonans may be interested to learn that most of the largest immigrant groups in the United States had increased rates of naturalization from 2005 to 2015, according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center. The largest increase was among immigrants from…
READ MORESome being turned at at San Diego entry points
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 23, 2018 | Asylum
Arizona residents may be aware that individuals may try to enter the United States from Mexico seeking asylum. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, entry into the country through San Diego ports has been paused as they have reached capacity. Therefore,…
READ MORENew rules may alter who can work in the United States
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 15, 2018 | US Immigration Law
Since 2015, those who are the spouses of H-1B visa holders have been allowed to work in Arizona and throughout the United States by holding a H-4 visa. However, this rule may be revoked as per an executive order issued by President Trump in April 2017. It is thought…
READ MOREHow an undocumented person could obtain legal status
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 22, 2017 | US Immigration Law
Located near the border to Mexico, Arizona is one of several states where undocumented immigrants may choose to live. Although an undocumented person residing anywhere in the United States may face deportation, there is also a chance that they could get permanent…
READ MOREThe asylum process
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 6, 2017 | Asylum
People from other countries can apply for asylum in the U.S. when facing or fearing persecution in their own countries. This persecution might occur because of religion, race, political opinion, nationality or membership in a given social group. Once they are…
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