Immigration
Marriage, family immigration, and the interview process
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Aug 21, 2020 | Immigration
The United States can offer a lot of opportunities to immigrants, but it can be lonely for those who have left their family members behind. Fortunately, immigration laws in the U.S. allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor loved ones in hopes of…
READ MOREGetting answers to immigration law questions in Arizona
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 22, 2020 | Immigration
Although immigration issues have seemingly always been hot-button political topics, when people in Arizona have immigration-related needs their concern is for their own unique situation. If they have a legal concern, they need a solution. However, the reality is that…
READ MOREWhat is the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 17, 2020 | Immigration
There are two ways through which an immigrant living in Arizona can seek asylum. Asylum is a process by which a person who otherwise might not be authorized to live in the United States can remain in the country in order to avoid religious, political or other types of…
READ MOREWhat is the Adjustment of Status process?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 17, 2020 | Immigration
In the world of immigration law, the term Adjustment of Status is the technical name for the process of applying for a green card. As many Phoenix residents already know, someone who has a green card has permission to stay in the United States indefinitely even if…
READ MOREImmigrants accused of crimes may need legal help
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 17, 2020 | Immigration
As many people may realize, those who are not American citizens and who commit certain crimes are in danger of deportation. This is true even if the person accused is otherwise in the United States with proper authorization. Not all criminal convictions lead to…
READ MOREWhat legal defenses can stop deportation?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 13, 2019 | Immigration
Immigrants living in the United States may be forced to defend themselves against deportation for a variety of reasons. They may be accused of overstaying their visa, committing a serious crime while having permanent residency status or never having earned legal…
READ MOREU.S. Attorney General limits options for immigrants
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 12, 2019 | Immigration
Attorney General William Barr issued two rulings in late October over U.S. immigration policy. One limits the rights of immigrants with old criminal convictions to fight deportation proceedings. Another would disqualify people with multiple DUIs from taking several…
READ MORETrump requests the Supreme Court to block California’s “sanctuary state” law
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 29, 2019 | Immigration
Recently, the Trump administration submitted a petition asking the Supreme Court to challenge one of California’s sanctuary state laws. The state currently has a policy that allows local immigration officials not to cooperate with federal agents. However, the Trump…
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….
READ MOREImmigration News: Appeals Court Sets Hearing on Executive Actions
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Mar 25, 2015 | Immigration
Immigration Deferred Action DAPA News: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled a court hearing on April 17, regarding the Government’s request to stop the Injunction against President Obama’s Executive Actions. Judge Hanen in Texas issued an Injunction in…
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