Marriage-Based Green Cards Are Moving Fast — File Before the Holidays If you’ve been thinking about applying for a marriage-based green card, now is the perfect time to start. Recent approvals at our firm show that the USCIS is processing cases with incredible speed — as little as four to five months from filing to […]
True! Living apart doesn’t automatically disqualify you as long as your marriage is bona fide (real and ongoing). USCIS looks at the total picture, including shared finances, communication, visits, and your future plans together, to confirm your relationship is genuine and not just for immigration purposes. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and […]
Honoring all who served. Happy Veterans Day! 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 elsewhere on this website, without […]
Green Card Lawyer 5-Star Review I helped this individual from Morocco with her green card application. 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 […]
How can an Immigration Attorney Help me? Are you considering applying for U.S. citizenship? As an immigration attorney, here is where I can assist! Eligibility requirements The overall process and timeline Costs and supporting documentation What to expect at your interview Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute […]
USCIS Issues Policy on DACA Termination for Attempted Firearm Purchases USCIS has issued a policy alert (here) clarifying that DACA recipients who attempt to purchase a firearm, while prohibited under federal law, will face serious immigration consequences. The agency explains that such conduct will be considered a significant negative factor in the exercise of prosecutorial […]
Countries Subject to U.S. Visa Bonds On September 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated its list of countries whose nationals may be required to post visa bonds when applying for B-1/B-2 (visitor) visas (here). The U.S. Department of State has updated its Visa Bond Pilot Program, requiring certain nationals to post refundable bonds […]
How Long Does It Take to Get a Naturalization Interview Scheduled? A client recently asked me, “Based on your recent cases, how long have you seen it usually take for naturalization interviews to be scheduled?” Instead of giving a broad, conservative estimate like “six months to a year,” I leaned into the data from my […]
What the New H-1B Proclamation Really Means On September 21, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release (here) regarding the new Presidential Proclamation which introduces a $100,000 “add-on” payment for all new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025. But here’s what’s most important: it does not affect any H-1B petition already […]
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 […]
