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. […]
Marriage-Based Green Cards Are Moving Fast in 2025: What the Latest Data Reveals If you’re considering applying for a marriage-based green card, there’s encouraging news: 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most efficient years in recent memory for green card processing. Based on real case data from Lally Immigration Services, marriage-based adjustment […]
USCIS Medical Exam Form Update – New Edition Required Starting July 2025 By: Emily Williams* The USCIS recently issued an update to Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. If you are applying for a green card using Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), you need to […]
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism: What This Means for Your Immigration Application In a significant move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will now be screening the social media activity of aliens applying for immigration benefits, focusing specifically on antisemitic content and harassment. This new policy […]
FY 2026 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just announced that it has completed the initial registration selection process for the FY 2026 H-1B visa. This means that employers who registered applicants for the H-1B visa lottery will now know whether their registrations were selected. For those whose […]
