U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced minor increases to certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year 2027 to account for inflation. The new inflation-adjusted USCIS fees will take effect on October 16, 2026. Applications and requests postmarked on or after this date must include the updated fee for the specific immigration benefit being […]
It was an honor helping this individual from Japan with their immigration 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, […]
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 2 years […]
Immigrant visas are always available to immediate relatives of United States citizens. Immigrant visas for preference relatives are numerically limited each fiscal year. Therefore, some family preference relatives must wait in what is known as the visa queue for a visa to become available. 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 […]
H1-B visa holders must be paid the prevailing wage for their job, which is determined by the Department of Labor! 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, […]
Immigration Glossary: Burden of Proof The obligation of a party to establish a fact by presenting evidence in support of that fact. What other terms do you want to see featured in this series? Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor […]
USCIS will release revised editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 on September 15, 2026, aligning with a new final rule for certain nonimmigrant classifications. There will be no grace period, so be sure to use the correct edition based on your filing date to avoid rejection. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, […]
Did you know what you can do as a lawful permanent resident in the United States? 🇺🇸 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 […]
I helped this woman from Nepal 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 […]
False! Online filing isn’t available for all forms. In some cases, USCIS may require you to file the paper version of a form that is available for online filing. For example, you cannot file online if you are requesting a fee waiver. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. […]
