Immigration Glossary: Deferred Action A discretionary decision by immigration authorities to delay deportation for a certain period, though it does not provide permanent legal status. 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, […]
All employees hired after Nov. 6, 1986 are subject to employment verification. Rehired employees must complete a new Form I-9 if rehired more than three (3) years after the original hire date, or if employment authorization expired within the 3-year period. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article […]
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 […]
We helped this individual from Ireland transition from an O-1B visa (as a musician of extraordinary ability) to 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 […]
Filing taxes matters in your immigration case as it builds your immigration record. USCIS reviews tax history during green card and citizenship applications. Gaps can trigger delays or denials. 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 […]
Is your temporary visa expiring? Don’t wait – here is what to do: Start the process 6 months early: filing early protects you if there are delays. Know what your visa allows: Some visas can be extended, others require switching to a different status entirely. Explore a path to a green card: many temporary visas can […]
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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