I-751 Filing When Separated But Not Yet Divorced Clients frequently ask me whether they can file a joint I-751 petition while separated or in active divorce or annulment proceedings. The answer is: Yes! Pursuant to the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6: Immigrants, Part I, Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residents [6 USCIS-PM I] (Chapters 1-7): USCIS […]
H-1B Cap Petition – Basic Information from Lally Immigration What, How, Why Before I provide basic information on what services we offer and how those services are rendered, I want to take a brief moment to explain why Lally Immigration Services exists. Mission Statement Our mission is: “To liberate invaluable time through an unwavering […]
USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period Yesterday, the USCIS announced that any immigration medical exam, i.e., Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023 can now be used indefinitely as evidence that an […]
How Long Does It Take USCIS To Schedule Oath Ceremony? The timing of the oath ceremony can vary depending on factors, such as: caseload, location, and scheduling availability. In some cases, individuals are able to attend an Oath Ceremony on the same day as the naturalization interview. This is considered an “administrative ceremony,” which is […]
Green Card F4 – Question/Answer Question: If a child was originally part of an F4 petition, but by the time the case becomes active in the final action chart, he is above 21, will he be still considered a child for immigration purposes? I’ve read there has been some recent updates in CSPA. […]
Can I Expedite My Travel Permit to Attend a Wedding? Potentially! On March 21, 2024, the USCIS issued updated guidance (here) to clarify how it will consider expedite requests related to a pressing or critical need to travel outside of the United States for a planned event, such as a wedding (among other things). In […]
Can I Hire Employee with Irish Passport? Question: I am trying to hire someone with an Irish passport. Hiring an employee with Irish passport. Answer: This depends on whether the Irish passport holder has valid employment authorization. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preliminary Discussion: What is the potential employee’s current immigration status? ESTA, B2 tourist, F1 student, J1 exchange […]
Today, the USCIS’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect. Any Form I-907 postmarked on or after Feb. 26, 2024 with the incorrect filing fee will be rejected and returned. The full table of adjusted fees is: Form Previous Fee New Fee Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker $1,500 (H-2B or R-1 […]
Courtesy Notice from USCIS Lawrence Field Office This afternoon, I received a Courtesy Notice from the USCIS Lawrence Field Office advising me that an interview is required to complete the adjudication of a marriage-based green card application that I prepared. Although the interview requirement is less common these days, the courtesy notice is something […]
Marriage Green Card Lawyer Cost I recently wrote an article on the USCIS Fee Increase, effective April 1, 2024. This article is intended for those who are hoping to file a marriage-based green card application package before the fee increase takes effect! Flat Fee I charge a flat fee of $3,500 to prepare a […]
