I imagine this is what it feels like to be an emergency responder – a highway patrolman on the scene of an accident, a firefighter, or an emergency room nurse. You are aware that chaos and suffering surround you, but you put your head down and focus on the task at hand. You know that…
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, who has practiced immigration law in Austin for around a decade, calls Sessions’ decision “a nail in the coffin.” She worries asylum cases won’t make it past the first step, which is what’s called a credible fear interview. “So asylum officers are going to take this decision by the attorney general and they’re…
Yesterday, I met with a mother whose 5-year-old son was literally pulled out of her arms by a Border Patrol Offier while she and her son cried and begged for him not to be taken. She is an asylum seeker who fled death threats in her country. She has not seen or spoken to her…
Immigrants and many cops dislike the law, but there’s nothing they can do. Featured Photo by Drew Anthony Smith/Protesters in Austin during the Day Without Immigrants rally in February 2017. Meredith Hoffman May 7 2018, 10:47am VICE– For months, Jordy Balderas had been waiting for his chance to sit down with his sheriff in Austin….
WASHINGTON— El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció el día de hoy que la agencia comenzará a utilizar por fases el Servicio Postal de EE.UU (USPS, por sus siglas en inglés) conocido como Confirmación con Firma de Entrega Restringida para enviar Tarjetas Verdes (Green Card) y otro tipo de…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the agency will begin phasing in use of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service to mail Green Cards and other secure documents beginning April 30, 2018. The first phase will affect documents that need to be re-mailed because they have been…
By MIRIAM JORDAN — THE NEW YORK TIMES May 4, 2018 The Trump administration is ending temporary protected status for tens of thousands of Hondurans who have been allowed to live and work in the United States since 1999, following a hurricane that ravaged their country. The decision, expected to be announced Friday, will…
La abogada de inmigracion en Austin, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, se presento con Telemundo Austin para hablar sobre actualizaciones recientes con respeto a DACA. Gracias a Fidel Campuzano por acompañarnos y a Telemundo Austin por el noticiero. by Yomara Lopez Wednesday, April 25th 2018 En un dictamen de 60 páginas, el juez John Bates exigió el martes…
An Austin nonprofit will struggle to offer its legal assistance program to immigrant detainees after the Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it would halt millions in grant funding. Rebecca Lightsey, executive director of American Gateways, the nonprofit that provides those services to three detention centers in Texas, calls the decision “almost unconscionable.” The programs…
Austin immigration attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, is quoted in the New York Times on a piece regarding Green Card Marriage Interviews. Check out the full article by following the link below. “’We have seen more scrutiny and more questions about marriage lately,’ said Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an immigration lawyer in Austin.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/us/green-card-marriage-interview-test.html
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Are you immigrating to the United States or planning a move from one state to another and considering a move to beautiful Austin, Texas? If so, there are some things you need to know about life in Austin that will help make your transition go a little smoother. It can take several weeks for property…
Earlier this month, we partnered with our friends and fellow immigration advocates to present our first All-Immigrant Resource Fair! Thanks to all who helped make this a roaring success. Our community thrives on your contributions of time, information, and support. We hope to keep providing you with as much information and help as possible. See…
We’re honored to share with you that your favourite immigration attorney here in Austin, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, has been selected to the 2017-2018 Texas Rising Stars list! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Texas. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of…
Guest Post provided by courtesy of Rapid Passport. Click here for more info. The concept of Dual or Second Citizenship is ideal for individuals looking for business opportunities and international mobility in their quest to be successful. This is not just because it allows them to gain access to two social service systems and two…
Inmigrantes comparten su historia de éxito al lograr permanecer en este país Por: KAKW | Publicado: Feb 21, 2018 | 06:41 PM EST Esta madre y su hija narraron su proceso en inmigración, después de temer una deportación han logrado permanecer. Abogada de inmigración en Austin, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, nos habla sobre la experiencia de acompañar…
Kate se presentara en @Univision62 a las 10:00 P.M. para hablar sobre las redadas de ICE en Austin y lo que los inmigrantes pueden hacer para mantenerse a salvo. No se lo pierdan! Kate will be on Univision tonight at 10:00 P.M. to talk about the ICE raids in Austin this week and what immigrants…
Our Austin immigration law firm loves bringing peace to immigrant families! Nuestra firma de inmigración en Austin encanta crear paz para las familias inmigrantes! #TestimonyTuesday
Lincoln-Goldfinch Law presents the Happy Clients series! Our immigration law firm here in Austin represents amazing immigrants with all sorts of backgrounds. It is our honor to be able to serve them and bring peace to their families. Congratulations to all our happy clients this year! We’re excited for 2018. Lincoln-Goldfinch law presenta la series…
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch discusses U-Visas on Facebook Live straight from her immigration law office in Austin! For more information, call us today. La abogada de inmigracion Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch nos habla sobre la visa U en Facebook Live! Para mas informacion, llamanos ahora.
In this English video, Kate talks about TPS programs and what other forms of relief are available to TPS holders.
La abogada de inmigracion Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch nos explica que va a pasar si TPS see cancela y que tipos de alivios migratorio hay para la comunidad inmigrante. La abogada de inmigracion Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch nos explica que va a pasar si TPS see cancela y que tipos de alivios migratorio hay para la comunidad inmigrante.
Expedited Removal, Asylum, and Credible Fear Interviews Austin immigration lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch discusses the secret deportation weapon of expedited removal.
Tips for Undocumented Immigrants 1. You have the constitutional right to remain silent and do not have to tell anyone your immigration status or place of birth. Documented people should also exercise this right so that we are all resisting the law together. 2. You have the right not to be stopped or detained without reasonable…
As an Austin immigration attorney, I am faced with many different challenges and unique cases. At Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, we understand the hardships that come with each case. It is an honor to have been presented with the Travis County Women Lawyers Association’s Pro Bono Award today, and we will do everything we can to continue…
I recently wrote an article for the Austin Bar Association’s Newsletter, which has been awarded Best Overall Newsletter. The Austin Bar was awarded the Award of Merit for its general contributions to the community. The article I authored won Best Substantive Series, presented by The State Bar. It is both humbling and a privilege to…
Our very own Austin immigration attorney, Julie Flanders, spoke at the Poverty Law Conference in Houston this year. The Conference provides essential legal training for attorneys that work with low-income Texans. Notable presenters that joined Julie included: Jennifer Hixon, Director of CASA RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services), Manoj Govindaiah, Director…
Austin Immigration Attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch joins the Austin Bar Association to bring you informative videos about immigration! The Legal Information Provided in this blog post is for General Reference Only and Should Not be Relied Upon – You Should Always Consult a Lawyer to Determine Your Legal Rights.
We support immigrants for so many reasons! Apoyamos a los inmigrantes por muchas razones! What are yours? Cuales son las tuyas?
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Hello friends, What a difficult and scary month this has been. I know my immigrant friends are terrified and my advocate friends are exhausted. I also know we will not stop fighting for you no matter how beleaguered we feel! We have all heard about the executive orders and memos regarding increased immigration enforcement, and…
