Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Foreign spousal immigration
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 23, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Bringing a foreign spouse into the United States is currently a lengthy process for Arizona residents. Some observers would like to see the Trump administration expedite the process. Under one proposal, permanent citizenship status would still follow the regulations,…
READ MORESupreme Court rules indefinite detention for some immigrants
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 9, 2016 | US Immigration Law
By mid-2017, the Supreme Court is expected to decide on a case involving the indefinite detention of immigrants in Arizona and throughout the country. There are two sets of people who are in this situation. Some have been residing in the country for a long time and…
READ MOREExpedited naturalization for military service members
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 27, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Lawful permanent residents in Arizona who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces could be eligible to receive expedited naturalization. An executive order that was signed by President Bush on July 3, 2002, granted all noncitizen military service members the right to…
READ MOREThe changing face of immigration
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 11, 2016 | US Immigration Law
While many immigrants in Arizona are from Central America and Mexico, according to the Department of Homeland Security, immigrants are crossing the Mexican border from other countries as well. While the majority of them are from Central America, officials say that a…
READ MOREImmigration fees will increase on Dec. 23
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 27, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Immigrants applicants in Arizona as well as some employers will soon have to pay more to file immigration petitions. Beginning on Dec. 23, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be implementing a new adjustment of fees. Immigration fees have not been…
READ MOREMyths about immigration
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 13, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Arizona residents should be aware of a number of myths about immigration. One is that the number of undocumented people is rising. In fact, the number has been on the decline since 2007. Another is that U.S. workers lose jobs if more immigrants are allowed…
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