Get Ready for the 2025 Civics Test: What You Need to Know & How to Act Fast By: Emily Williams* The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the Naturalization Civics Test. People who file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization before Oct. 20, 2025 will be administered the 2008 naturalization civics test. People who […]
Naturalization Application Approved This Morning at the USCIS Lawrence Field Office This morning, our client successfully passed the naturalization interview at the USCIS Lawrence Field Office and is now on the path to becoming a U.S. citizen. English Test Results Reading Test – Read aloud: “Who lives in the White House?” Writing Test – […]
Fastest Green Card Interview – Just 5 Minutes! This morning, I represented clients at the USCIS Boston Field Office for a marriage-based green card interview. From the moment we walked in, the officer was prepared, professional, and efficient. The entire interview lasted only five minutes — officially the fastest I’ve ever experienced. Note: This post […]
Fastest Green Card Interview Yet – Just 7 Minutes! At Lally Immigration Services, we are proud to celebrate a new milestone: one of our marriage-based green card clients recently completed their entire USCIS adjustment interview in only 7 minutes! For context, most green card interviews last anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour, depending […]
H-1B petitions may be approved for up to three years but cannot exceed the period of validity of the LCA. The maximum period of stay in the United States in H-1B status is six years, with limited exceptions. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article […]
USCIS Processing Times How does USCIS calculate estimated processing times? The estimated processing times are calculated based on how long it took the USCIS to complete 80% of cases over the past 6 months. 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 […]
I handle all client communication (emails, phone calls, and meetings) between 1:00 – 2:30pm EST, Monday through Friday. As a business owner this allows me to maximize productivity and maintain a healthy work/life balance! Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor […]
Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship B! Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is used by individuals who were born abroad and are claiming United States citizenship at birth through their parents or by operation of law after birth but before they turned eighteen years of age. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration […]
Immigration Glossary: Port of Entry Any location in the United States or its territories that is designated as a point of entry for aliens and U.S. citizens. All USCIS district offices and service centers are also considered ports of entry, because they become locations of entry for aliens adjusting to immigrant status. Disclaimer: This post […]
USCIS Reestablishes Screening & Vetting Standards — What It Means for Marriage-Based Green Cards On August 1, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release announcing that it is reestablishing a uniform baseline of screening and vetting standards, effective immediately. This update, reflected in the USCIS Policy Manual, revives more stringent criteria for interviews and background checks. […]
