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New 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 MOREPhoenix crash sends car through store front
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 17, 2021 | Auto Accident
A late afternoon car accident sent a vehicle through a building window. The accident, which took place near 3rd street and Camelback road, occurred when one of the drivers lost control and his car went careening through the front of an art studio shattering a glass…
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 MOREWrong way accident on area road causes injuries
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Feb 2, 2021 | Auto Accident
A wrong way accident that happen in the nighttime hours involved four vehicles and left 1 driver seriously injured. According to Arizona authorities, the accident happened on Loop 202 in Phoenix metro area. Police said that a driver, who was not from Arizona, started…
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 MOREWhat victims can do after an auto accident
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jan 7, 2021 | Auto Accident
Automobile accidents are dangerous events that can cause stress, pain, and fear in the lives of Phoenix victims. While not all automobile accident victims are seriously harmed, many face devastating and life-threatening injuries that can result in long-term and…
READ MOREWhat If A Spouse Is A US Citizen?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 30, 2020 | Firm News
Relationships are challenging without the added strain of maintaining a residence in the same country as your spouse. Even as many people adapt friendships and close relationships to long-distance communications, marriage’s realities make this less than ideal. This…
READ MOREGM recalling 7 million vehicles with defective airbags
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 23, 2020 | Personal Injury
Automobiles these days are equipped with many safety features meant to protect us in the event of a crash. However, what happens when a defect in one of these features causes them to become a danger in and of themselves? GM recalling 7 million vehicles GM is recalling…
READ MOREDeportation fights face new obstacles
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Dec 4, 2020 | US Immigration Law
Immigrants fighting deportation had the opportunity to go before a judge and ask to stay in this country because they qualify for asylum or for another legal reason. But a recent U.S. Department of Justice requirement lowers the odds of staying in this country by…
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