Arizona Immigration Law Blog
Expedited 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…
READ MOREUndocumented immigration remains steady
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Sep 27, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Illegal immigration is a hot-button issue in states like Arizona that share a border with Mexico. Much of the debate on this issue focuses on Mexican citizens entering the United States illegally, but a report from the Pew Research Center indicates that the number of…
READ MOREImmigration law may allow foreign entrepreneurs to enter U.S.
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Sep 16, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Foreign entrepreneurs hoping to establish a business in Arizona and other areas throughout the country may be able to benefit based on a new immigration initiative. The initiative is meant to help the American economy by expanding current immigration options for…
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