by Brooke Galonek | Feb 20, 2026 | Immigration Law
H-1B visas differ from other nonimmigrant visas as with H-1B status you can legally have two intentions at the same time, hence “dual intent.” Temporary intent: to work in the U.S. for a limited period of time under H-1B status. Immigrant intent: to...
by Brooke Galonek | Feb 13, 2026 | Immigration Law
Client Love: It was a pleasure helping this individual from Ghana with a marriage-based green card application. 🇬🇠Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not...
by Brooke Galonek | Feb 13, 2026 | Immigration Law
To be eligible for the diversity lottery, an applicant must: Be a native of a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States; and Have either a high school diploma or its equivalent (a GED is not equivalent); or At least two years...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 25, 2026 | Immigration Law
We charge a flat rate of $2,500 to prepare and file an R-1 visa petition. This includes eligibility analysis, preparation of all required forms and supporting evidence, filing with the USCIS, and case tracking through adjudication. Email Dayna Lally...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 25, 2026 | Immigration Law
Visa retrogression occurs when more people apply for an immigrant visa in a particular category than there are immigrant visas available for that month. In these circumstances, the cut-off date on the Visa Bulletin moves backward to an earlier date. Disclaimer:...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 12, 2026 | Immigration Law
I helped this individual from Brazil with a marriage-based green card .🇧🇷 Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does it...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 9, 2026 | Immigration Law
Did you know – Some immigrant visa preferences require you to already have a job offer from a U.S. employer. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 9, 2026 | Immigration Law
False, do NOT send original documents unless explicitly requested. If you’re submitting a form by mail, please make sure to include photocopies of your documents. Have questions or are looking for help with your filing?...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 2, 2026 | Immigration Law
The Department of Homeland Security is changing the H-1B work visa selection process. Instead of using a random lottery, visas will be prioritized for applicants with higher skills and higher wages, with the goal of supporting fair wages, working conditions, and job...
by Brooke Galonek | Jan 2, 2026 | Immigration Law
I helped this client from Costa Rica become a U.S. citizen and obtain a U.S passport. 🇨🇷 Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal...