The estimated processing times are calculated by USCIS based on how long it took the USCIS to complete 80% of cases over the past 6 months. Did you know this? 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 establish an […]
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap ends at noon ET on March 19th. If you are looking for assistance with your H-1B registration, email [email protected]. 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 establish an attorney-client relationship. […]
Dayna Lally Recognized Among the “10 Best Immigration Attorneys in Massachusetts for Client Satisfaction” (2025) Immigration attorney Dayna Lally has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel™ as one of the “10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Massachusetts” for 2025. The American Institute of Legal Counsel recognizes attorneys and law firms striving […]
I helped this US citizen with a green card process. 🇺🇸 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 establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, […]
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 eventually apply for a green card and become a permanent resident. Disclaimer: This post is provided […]
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 constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on […]
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 of work experience in an occupation requiring a least […]
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 at [email protected] to schedule a free, 15-minute phone call to discuss eligibility, process, cost, and timing. We’ll help […]
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: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article […]
DHS Eliminates the One-Year Abroad Requirement for Many Religious Workers On January 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security removed the long-standing requirement that many religious workers spend one full year outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services. While the legal standards for R-1 eligibility remain intact, eliminating the “one-year abroad” […]
