Immigration
Parole in place may be a means for obtaining permanent residency
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. May 19, 2021 | Immigration
Does coming to the U.S. illegally automatically mean that an immigrant cannot remain in the country? Not always. Parole in place permits a foreign national who came to the U.S. illegally to remain in the country for a certain time period. Those who qualify for parole…
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On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Apr 18, 2021 | Immigration
Some immigration attorneys (and maybe attorneys in general) have people ghost-write their blogs, to pump up their social media rankings with the ultimate goal of getting their name in front of you. Not me. I’m writing my own blog, for better or worse….
READ MOREU.S. taking pragmatic approach in revising immigration policies
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Apr 13, 2021 | Immigration
When it comes to immigration, the Biden administration has its work cut out for it. And that is an understatement. Among the slew of challenges the new president and his team face are the huge backlog of 2.6 million visa applications, remnants of the previous…
READ MORENew administration indicates a shift in asylum policies
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 26, 2021 | Immigration
Each year there are many immigrants who seek asylum in Arizona and the United States. These individuals come here with the hope of being able to leave an oppressive and/or dangerous situation in their home countries. While many people seeking asylum are allowed in the…
READ MOREFrom where are asylum seekers coming?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 17, 2021 | Immigration
As previous posts on this blog have talked about, people from all over the world are allowed to seek asylum in the United States if they are being persecuted on account of their religion, politics, race, nationality or social group. Asylum is a process by which people…
READ MOREChanges to H-1B visa selection process delayed by government
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 10, 2021 | Immigration
The U.S. government will delay planned changes to eliminate the lottery-based selection process for H-1B visas, the much sought-after documents by highly skilled foreign workers. On Feb. 4, the Biden administration declared that it would temporarily put on hold plans…
READ MORENew proceedings extend validity of Green Cards
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 21, 2021 | Immigration
One aspect of having a Green Card is that the cards eventually expire and need to be replaced. This can be problematic, especially considering our current delays in immigration proceedings in the U.S. This issue will change this month, as the U.S. Citizenship and…
READ MOREPeople may be able to avoid deportation through a 601 waiver
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 19, 2020 | Immigration
Many people from other countries have moved to Phoenix to begin a new life in this country. People move here for many different reasons, but in order for people to be here legally, they must apply for and receive visas, asylum, green cards or other forms of obtaining…
READ MOREThe new landscape for foreign investors
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 5, 2020 | Immigration
With ever-shifting international trade treaties reshaping international trade, it is essential for successful investors and international businesses to know the ins and outs of pursuing trade in the United States. E visas encourage international trade and investment…
READ MORESeeking cancellation of removal
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Aug 25, 2020 | Immigration
Facing a removal hearing is a difficult process for immigrants in Arizona and elsewhere. It can be overwhelming, as many do not speak English as their first language or understand the legal system of the United States. This can leave an individual feeling confused and…
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