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.
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
How To Fill Out Your Form I-130 Step By Step
TL;DR: Form I-130 has nine parts spread across twelve pages, and most problems come from small inconsistencies, not hard questions. You give details about your relationship, yourself as the petitioner, the relative you are [...]
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 [...]
How Long Does Form I-130 Take? Processing Times Explained
TL;DR: As of mid-2026, a Form I-130 for an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen generally takes 10 to 24 months to be approved, though some cases run longer, and family preference categories wait [...]
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 [...]
