My deepest gratitude to my clients and colleagues who allow me to keep doing what I do best. After five years with a focus on supporting the legal needs of immigrants as it relates to living and working in the United States legally, my firm is now expanding to offer Bankruptcy Law for immigrants! I…
http://https://youtu.be/0lY-BN2XoeM Jackie Mann returns to Lincoln-Goldfinch Law! She is here to talk to Kate about the latest immigration updates. What is going with work permits for asylum seekers? Kate explains the new regulations. The important date to keep in mind is August 25th, which is when everything shifts. Make sure you get your case in!…
Fidel Campuzano joins Kate to talk about how to become a citizen so you can vote! Watch this video to learn the difference between acquired and derived citizenship and naturalization. 3:50 In order to meet the requirements for naturalization, you must be 18 years old, and you must have had your green card for 5…
¡Hola amigos! Estamos recibiendo muchas preguntas sobre quién puede presentar una solicitud inicial de DACA. Este es un video en español de actualizaciones generales de inmigración donde explico quién debe presentar una nueva solicitud, qué está sucediendo con los trabajadores de USCIS que serán suspendidos en agosto y qué significa eso para su caso, y…
Hi friends! We are receiving many questions about who can file an initial DACA application. This is an English video of general immigration updates where I explain who should file for a new application, what is happening with USCIS workers who will be furloughed in August and what that means for your case, and what…
This is a very special Newsletter to celebrate and announce that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of DACA today!! We are beyond relieved for our clients, our coworkers, and everyone who loves and cares about them! In a world filled with scary and hard news, this is a win we needed more than ever….
Si eres inmigrante, este video es para ti! La abogada Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch de Austin explica los derechos de los inmigrantes durante interacciones con a policía. Preguntas o preocupaciones llama al (512) 599-8500. Las manifestaciones consecutivas de brutalidad policial y racismo han provocado grandes protestas y reacciones sociales. Tu decisión de protestar es solo tuya, y…
Know Your Immigrant Rights During Police Encounters! If you or a loved one is an immigrant, this video is for you! You have rights when you encounter the police. Austin Immigration Attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, explains on Facebook Live immigrant rights during encounters or interactions with the police, including ICE. Be sure to share or comment…
Hello everyone! This is a special Facebook Live Video by Austin Immigration Attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, in English and Spanish to discuss USCIS re-opening and increasing fees. USCIS will reopen on June 4th. Visitors will not be able to enter if they are experiencing COVID symptoms. Everyone must wear a mask. All people must bring their…
La abogada Kate regresa con un video sobre los cinco errores que debes de evitar cuando quieres una tarjeta verde (green card). Para preguntas o preocupaciones sobre tu caso, favor de llamar o enviar un mensaje al (512) 599-8500.
Austin Immigration Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is live every Tuesday on Facebook! www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinchlaw In this video, Kate discusses the top five things to avoid when you want a green card. Si necesitas ayuda en español, favor de llamar al (512) 599-8500 para hablar con un representante ahora! Nuestro canal también tiene esta información en español.
I am thrilled to announce that Cori Hash will be joining me as partner at Lincoln-Goldfinch Law! Cori was inspired to become a lawyer after serving in the U.S. Peace Corps in Zimbabwe and observing the injustices and political unrest there. Before joining Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in 2018, she was the Managing Attorney of the Washington,…
El 24 de abril tuve el placer de hablar con algunos colegas en el Consulado de México sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes durante COVID. Si tienen preguntas que no contestamos en este video, favor de llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al (512) 599-8500.
El lunes pasado el President Trump escribió un tuit, “A la luz del ataque del enemigo invisible, así como la necesidad de proteger los trabajos de nuestros GRANDES ciudadanos estadounidenses, ¡firmaré una orden ejecutiva para suspender temporalmente la inmigración a los Estados Unidos!” Muchos de ustedes nos llamaron con preguntas acerca de cómo esto puede…
Hello friends, On Monday night President Trump tweeted, “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!” Many of you called us with questions about how…
Actualización de Coronavirus: Continuamos abiertos! En Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, nuestra principal meta es tu tranquilidad. Durante los cierres relacionados al Coronavirus, nosotros seguiremos trabajando en sus casos de inmigración y estamos ofreciendo representación virtual para no tengan que acudir a las oficinas en persona. Llámanos para programar tu cita virtual hoy.
Coronavirus update: we remain open for business! At Lincoln Goldfinch Law, our primary goal is your peace of mind. During closures and shutdowns related to the Coronavirus, we can still work on your immigration case and are offering virtual representation so that you don’t have to come to us in person. Call us to schedule…
Queridos Amigos, En nuestra firma, nuestra misión es Traer Paz a Las Familias Inmigrantes. Eso quiere decir que siempre estamos pensando en maneras de cómo mantener la comunidad de inmigrantes seguros y informados. El Coronavirus esta en los pensamientos de todos y nos gustaría hablar sobre cómo estar seguros. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law esta abierto y estamos…
Dear friends and colleagues, At our firm, the mission is to Bring Peace to Immigrant Families. That means always thinking about ways to keep the immigrant community safe and informed. The Coronavirus is on all our minds and we’d like to talk about how to stay safe. Lincoln Goldfinch Law is open and we are…
No pensé que alguna vez vería algo tan cruel como las separaciones familiares de 2018. Nuestra angustia y horror colectivos por los agentes de la patrulla fronteriza que arrancaban a los niños de los brazos de sus padres y los desvanecen en un sistema sin rastrear quién perteneció a quién eventualmente creó cambio. Donald Trump…
I didn’t think I’d ever see anything as cruel as the family separations of 2018. Our collective anguish and horror over border patrol agents tearing children from their parents’ arms and vanishing them into a system without tracking who belonged to whom eventually created change. Donald Trump reversed course after the public outcry last summer,…
This article attempts to demystify all the recent asylum changes succinctly. It is hard to keep up right now, and I say that as a person who spends all day every day keeping up with Trump policy changes. I regularly have friends message and email me with questions about what is actually happening so they…
Imagine a criminal court system where defendants have no right to counsel and just one-third of defendants are represented. In this imaginary court system, both the judges and the prosecutors are employees who report to the Attorney General and the President. The judges lack judicial independence and have no authority to grant continuances, place cases…
Queridos amigos y colegas, Estos días es difícil mantenerse al día con todos los cambios en póliza que están afectando a los inmigrantes. Es probable que cada cambio se pone confuso entonces cada anuncio parece menos significante. Por esta razón, no he mandado noticiero para cada cambio y he preferido compartirlos en nuestra pagina de…
Dear friends and colleagues, It’s difficult to keep up these days with all the changes in policies affecting immigrants. At some point, it probably gets overwhelming and confusing so that each announcement feels less significant. For this reason, I have not issued a newsletter at each policy changed, preferring to share them on our firm…
Artist: Kristen Gunn Dear friends, If you have images looping in your mind of children, cold and sitting on concrete floors, sick and begging for their parents, you are not alone. Like most of you, I am horrified and outraged by the reports of migrant children being held in crowded and unsanitary jails. The newsletter…
This is intended for my colleagues who have requested pro bono opportunities related to immigration law in Texas. For folks in Austin, please join me on one of my ongoing monthly trips to the Karnes Detention Center. I still need four volunteers for June. I have also included a list of other nonprofits in Texas…
Es verano en Texas! Eso significa piscinas, grillos, sandia y duraznos, y viajes! Aqui hay algunas cosas de tomar en cuenta cuando organizes tus viajes: Si esta planeando a visitar los Estados Unidos como tourista, acuerdense que los funcionarios de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza en el aeropuerto o fronteras terrestres tienen la ultima palabra sobre…
It’s summertime in Texas! That means swimming pools, cicadas, watermelon & peaches, and travel! Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your trips: 1. If you are planning to visit the United States as a tourist, keep in mind that Customs and Border Protection Officers at the airport…
Austin immigration attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch hosts Facebook Live with tax preparer Steve Villegas and Rosy Doyle. Steve offers advice and answers some of the most frequently asked questions. They go over what all undocumented immigrants should know before filing taxes. As always, it is imperative that you consult with your attorney before filing any documents…
