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…
Facebook Live: Hutto Visit July 2018
Austin immigration attorney Kate and fellow attorney Elizabeth debrief after a legal visit at the Hutto Women’s Detention Center where they meet with moms whose kids were taken.
Facebook Live: Know Your Rights
Austin Immigration Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch shares vital information. Know Your Rights! La abogada de inmigración de Austin, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, comparte información vital. Conozca Sus Derechos!
Facebook Live: Citizenship Process
English and Spanish Video: Austin immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch and her assistant Roxana discuss the citizenship process. Our Lincoln-Goldfinch Law team joins us today answering citizenship questions and talking about the process from personal experience. La abogada de inmigracion en Austin Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch y su asistente Roxana hablan sobre el proceso de la ciudadania. El…
Scary Mommy Exclusive: Mom Detained At The Border
By Christine Organ Emma (name changed), a Guatemalan mother seeking asylum, who had been separated from her young son, was recently released from a detention center in Texas on Friday, July 6 and will soon be reunited with her family. Scary Mommy was there for her release and she spoke exclusively to Scary Mommy immediately…
KXAN – Austin Attorneys Will Help Separated Familes At The Border
How A Child Moves Through A Broken Immigration System
—– EMILY DREYFUSS AND ISSIE LAPOWSKY —- AS AN IMMIGRATION attorney working along the US-Mexico border in McAllen, Texas, Carlos García says he’s seen “a lot of sad stuff” over the years. But what he encountered at the McAllen federal courthouse Tuesday left him lost for words. “You walk into the courtroom and there are 90 people waiting to be…
We Are In An Emergency
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…
Asylum Decision is A Nail In The Coffin
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…
The Lowest Moment In My Career
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…
Texas’s Sanctuary City Ban Has Trapped Immigrants in Terror
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….
Thousands of Hondurans to Lose Protected Status in the U.S.
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…
GIVING CITY: $750,000 in funding cut for immigrant legal assistance (Statesman)
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…
Would You Pass the Green Card Marriage Interview?
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
We Are Hiring! Paralegal & Senior Attorney
PARALEGAL Dynamic immigration firm in Austin, Texas seeks a bilingual paralegal to handle our removal defense and humanitarian caseload. Visit https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com/paralegal for more information and to apply. Only applicants who follow instructions will be contacted. Applications received through this posting service will be disregarded. ATTORNEY Dynamic immigration firm in Austin, Texas seeks a bilingual Senior Associate to…
A New Life Awaits You In Austin
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…
All-Immigrant Resource Fair 2018
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…
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Named 2017-2018 Texas Rising Star!
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: The Dual Citizenship Guidelines and the difference with a Second Passport
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…
Immigration Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on Univision
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…
Happy Clients 2017
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…
Facebook Live: Kate discusses U-Visas
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.
Facebook Live: TPS (English Video)
In this English video, Kate talks about TPS programs and what other forms of relief are available to TPS holders.
10 Tips For Undocumented Immigrants / 10 Consejos Para Inmigrantes Indocumentados
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…
Travis County Women Lawyers Association Pro Bono Award
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…
Austin Bar: Update On Recent Immigration Enforcement Issues
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…
Julie Flanders Speaks at Poverty Law Conference 2017
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…
Should You Become A U.S. Citizen If You Qualify?
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…. | Apoyamos a los inmigrantes…
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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Four Things To Remember If You Have Contact With ICE – [Tambien en Español]
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…