Immigration Law

Lally Immigration Services, LLC provides legal representation to individuals, families, and employers in immigration matters.

Client Review – Marriage-Based Green Card

February 13th, 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 constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on […]

Who is Eligible for the Diversity Lottery?

February 13th, 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 of work experience in an occupation requiring a least […]

Assistance Filing R-1 Visa Petition

January 25th, 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 at [email protected] to schedule a free, 15-minute phone call to discuss eligibility, process, cost, and timing. We’ll help […]

Visa Retrogression

January 25th, 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: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article […]

January 15th, 2026 | Immigration Law
DHS Eliminates the One-Year Abroad Requirement for Many Religious Workers

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” […]

Client Review – Green Card

January 12th, 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 establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or […]

Visa Preference Requirements

January 9th, 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 not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of […]

Submitting Immigration Documents

January 9th, 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? 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 […]

H-1B Work Visa Selection Process

January 2nd, 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 opportunities in the U.S. Learn more at USCIS.Gov Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, […]

Lawyer Review U.S. Passport

January 2nd, 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 advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented […]