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US Immigration Law

Proposed immigration bill would cut legal immigration

On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 15, 2017 | US Immigration Law

Many Arizona residents are no doubt aware that President Donald Trump has been focused on reducing illegal immigration. Now, two Republican senators are proposing a law that would reduce the number of immigrants who enter the country legally. They believe that the…

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Fast-changing immigration rules could further clog courts

On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 1, 2017 | US Immigration Law

People who need to go through immigration courts in Arizona and around the country may find their cases delayed even longer. Immigrants already wait approximately two years for their case to be heard. With new regulations from the Trump administration, the system…

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Employer planning for H-1B visa needs

On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 3, 2017 | US Immigration Law

Arizona employers considering hiring individuals from other countries might do so by helping those future workers to seek H-1B visas. However, it is important to recognize that an application for this program does not guarantee that a worker will be approved. Because…

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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,…

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Supreme 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…

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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…

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The 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…

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Immigration 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…

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Myths 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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Undocumented 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…

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