How To Pay USCIS Immigrant Fee Online By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] Individuals immigrating to the United States as lawful permanent residents must pay the $220 USCIS Immigrant Fee online (here) unless certain exceptions apply. To pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee Online, follow the steps below: Visit USCIS website (here); Enter A-Number or Registration […]
Filing Multiple H1b Petitions By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] Multiple H-1B petitions may be filed on behalf of the same foreign worker, under certain circumstances. A person in H-1B status may accept new H-1B employment upon the filing of a new petition if: s/he was lawfully admitted in H-1B; the new petition is “nonfrivolous”; the […]
Do I need a valid passport when applying for citizenship? By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] No, you do not need a valid passport to apply for citizenship. What Evidence is Required to Apply for Citizenship? When applying for citizenship, you only need to submit photocopies of the following documents: Permanent Resident Card (front and […]
When is the deadline to submit the DV Lottery Visa? By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] Generally, the Secretary of State designates a 5-week period of time between October and November to register for the Diversity Immigrant Visa (“DV”) program. The entry periods for the most recent Diversity Visa Programs are listed below: 2023: October 6, 2021 […]
K1 Overstay – Can I Leave And Come Back? By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] If you were admitted to the United States on a K1 fiancé visa and didn’t marry the U.S. citizen petitioner within 90 days, then you should timely depart the United States before the expiration period of your authorized stay.[2] To check the […]
By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[1] If you are admitted to the United States on a K1 visa and don’t get married to the U.S. citizen petitioner within 90 days, then you are required to depart the United States.[2] Failure to timely depart the United States may result in the commencement of removal proceedings: … In the […]
Green Card Denial Reasons Contact me today if you have had a green card denied! 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 […]
Form I-130 Submitting a Form I-130 is the first step in helping an eligible relative apply to immigrate to the United States! Use this infographic to familiarize yourself with Form I-130. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does […]
H-1B Withdrawal H-1B withdrawal letters should be sent to the director who approved the petition. See 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(11)(i): (A) … If the petitioner no longer employs the beneficiary, the petitioner shall send a letter explaining the change(s) to the director who approved the petition. The U.S. Service Center that approved the H-1B petition […]
FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2022 The USCIS just announced that the FY 2023 H-1B cap initial registration period will open on March 1, 2022 and run through noon EST March 18, 2022. H-1B Visa Lawyer in Boston MA If you would like to speak with an H-1B […]
