LINCOLN-GOLDFINCH LAW – ABOGADOS DE INMIGRACIÓN BLOGS
Read the latest News, Immigration Law Updates & what life in general awaits for you as a United States immigrant.
Green Card For Siblings: Petitioning A Brother Or Sister
TL;DR: A U.S. citizen who is at least 21 can petition for a brother or sister, but the sibling category, called F4, has the longest wait in the family immigration system. As of 2026, [...]
Review Your Family Petition Before Filing In Austin
TL;DR: A family petition case review checks whether your I-130, relationship proof, sponsor documents, and green card path are ready before filing. An Austin immigration lawyer reviews status, entry history, prior filings, court records, [...]
What If The I-130 Petitioner Dies In Austin?
Brief Overview: If an I-130 petitioner dies, the case is serious, but it may not be over. Survival options depend on timing, family category, residence facts, and whether a substitute sponsor can step in. [...]
Why Dallas Family Petition Cases Get Complicated
TL;DR: A family petition case becomes complicated when USCIS needs more proof of the relationship, the sponsor’s eligibility, or the immigrant’s admissibility. Red flags include weak relationship evidence, prior immigration violations, missing records, criminal [...]
Who Can Qualify For A 245(i) Grandfathering
Overview: 245(i) grandfathering may still help someone apply for a Green Card inside the United States if an eligible family petition, employment petition, or labor certification was filed for them or certain family members [...]
Petition For A Spouse: Bringing Your Husband Or Wife Home
TL;DR: Petitioning for a spouse starts with Form I-130 and proof that your marriage is real. A U.S. citizen files in the immediate relative category, with no visa wait, while a green card holder [...]
Check Your Immigration Court Date Safely
Key Takeaways: To check your Immigration Court Date, use your A-Number in EOIR’s Automated Case Information System and confirm by phone if your hearing is coming up soon. Your paper hearing notice or court [...]
Denied Asylum? What Immigration Court Means
TL;DR: If USCIS denied asylum and sent your case to court, you usually have a new chance to present the case before an immigration judge. The referral begins removal proceedings, but it does not [...]
The Complete I-130 Documents Checklist By Relationship
TL;DR: Every Form I-130 needs three things: proof you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, proof of your family relationship, and certified English translations of any non-English documents. Marriage cases also need evidence [...]
Do I Need A Lawyer To File Form I-130?
TL;DR: You are not required to hire a lawyer to file Form I-130, and a clean, straightforward case can often be filed on your own. But a lawyer earns their fee when your case [...]
