
False! Marriage is a pathway, not a guarantee. An application must still be filed and approved. 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 […]

The Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) does not change the definition of a child. Instead, the CSPA provides a method for calculating a person’s age to see if they meet the definition of a child for immigration purposes. The CSPA applies to noncitizens abroad who are applying for an immigrant visa through the Department of State (“DOS”) as well as noncitizens physically […]

Consular processing refers to the process of obtaining an immigrant visa through the U.S. Department of State at a U.S. embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country or country of legal residence. It involves several steps, including the submission of necessary documents, an interview, and a medical examination. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for […]

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A – True! If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denies your N-600, you may file an appeal on Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, within thirty days of the date of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services decision. If the time for an appeal has expired, you may not file another N-600 application. Rather, you must file […]

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 […]