Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Federal government puts asylum seekers at risk
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jul 3, 2017 | Asylum
Asylum seekers who try to enter the country legally in states like Arizona may find themselves endangered by legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in late June 2017. According to human rights advocates, “Kate’s Law” raises the possibility that people…
READ MOREWhat to do if immigration officers arrest a family member
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 21, 2017 | US Immigration Law
Immigration-related arrests are increasing in Arizona and other parts of the country, and a family member might be taken into custody for this reason. When this happens, it may be important to act quickly because the person may be deported after a short period of…
READ MOREFewer visas issued to people from travel ban countries
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 6, 2017 | US Immigration Law
There may be fewer visitors to Arizona and other states from the seven countries targeted in President Trump’s travel ban if an April trend continues. In that month, about half the number of visas were issued to people from those countries compared to any average…
READ MOREThe reasons why nonimmigrant visas may be revoked
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. May 26, 2017 | US Immigration Law
Some foreing visitors travel to Arizona each year by using B2 nonimmigrant visas. These visas may be revoked by U.S. consuls for several reasons. It is important for people to understand why this can happen. If a consul determines that the visitor actually intends to…
READ MOREUniversity program helps immigrants stay in the U.S.
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. May 8, 2017 | US Immigration Law
Arizona residents may be interested to know that immigrants are responsible for founding many startups in America, according to immigration advocates. However, there is no specific visa for foreigners who wish to start their own companies in the United States. In many…
READ MOREImmigration Cancellation of Removal, or “It’s Not About You”
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. May 7, 2017 | Immigration
In immigration law, sometimes it’s not about you. Or me. It’s about the kids. In the case of Cancellation of Removal, it really is. I had immigation court this afternoon for a couple, a husband and wife, who have four kids who are all US citizens….
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