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 […]
Haven’t Received Social Security Card From the Social Security Administration? By: Dayna Lally, Esq. Currently, many aliens are experiencing significant delays in obtaining Social Security numbers (“SSN”) from the Social Security Administration after receiving their EAD card or green card. If you elected to apply for a social security number on Form I-765, Application […]
J1 To Marriage Based Green Card By: Dayna Lally[i] J1 Visa to Green Card Process The J1 visa to green card process generally entails filing an immigrant visa petition (Form I-130) together with an application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) and applications for employment authorization (Form I-765) and advance parole (Form I-131). All immediate […]
