Immigration Law

A green card grants you permanent residency in the U.S., but it doesn’t automatically make you a U.S. citizen. You can apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting specific residency and other eligibility requirements. 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, […]

Visa retrogression occurs when more people apply for an immigrant visa in a particular category than there are immigrant visas available for that month. In these circumstances, the cut-off date on the Visa Bulletin moves backward to an earlier date. Visa retrogression may further impact the processing time of immigrant visa petitions. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article […]

USCIS announced a new policy memo stating that adjustment of status, the process of applying for a green card from within the United States, will be granted only in extraordinary circumstances. The memo states that consular processing through the Department of State outside the U.S. will be the standard pathway, with officers directed to review […]

USCIS will send you a decision by mail—and if you applied online, you’ll also see it in your account. ✅ Approved – You met all the requirements for naturalization. ⏳ Continued – USCIS needs more info or you need to retake a test. ❌ Denied – You didn’t meet the requirements for naturalization. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC […]

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 administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”).  Individuals who are not able to participate […]

Today we honor and remember. 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial 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 […]

It’s graduation season so let’s talk about H-1B visas! 🎓 H-1B visas are available to foreign nationals who have attained at least a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific specialty (or its equivalent). Did you know this?  Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute […]

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 administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”).  Individuals who are not able to participate […]

TRUE! Two-year green cards are given to individuals who were married less than two years at the time they applied for green card. This is known as “conditional permanent residency.” In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the conditions of their residency during the ninety […]

Naturalization applications may be filed up to ninety days before they applicant would first meet the required three- or five-year period of continuous residence as a lawful permanent resident. Applicants filing for naturalization based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen may file up to ninety days before meeting the required three-year period of continuous residence as a lawful permanent resident. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, […]