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 […]
Diversity Visa Lottery 2023 – Registration Opens Today! By: Dayna Lally, Esq. The online registration for the 2023 Diversity Lottery opens today, October 6, 2021, at 12:00 (noon) EDT. There is no cost to register! The Diversity Lottery is a statutory program which permits the issuance of 55,000 immigrant visas to individuals from countries with […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigrant Visa Applicants, Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants, and Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants By: Dayna Lally, Esq. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of State announced that all immigrant visa applicants, fiancé(e) visa applicants, and some nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to receive a full COVID-19 vaccine series.[i] Additionally, individuals submitting a […]
H4 EAD Delays Prompt Class Action Lawsuit Against USCIS By: Dayna Lally, Esq. H-4 and L-2 nonimmigrants, through AILA and a partner law firm, recently brought a class action lawsuit against the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.[i] The H-4 and L-2 nonimmigrant plaintiffs argue that the USCIS has forced tens of thousands of […]
Green Card Through Marriage, Divorce, Naturalization? Some individuals obtain a green card through marriage. Some of these marriages later fall apart through divorce. In those instances, can the foreign spouse still apply for naturalization after 3 years? No. A lawful permanent resident is ineligible to naturalize as the spouse of a U.S. […]
R1 Religious Worker Visa Overview: What is a R1 Religious Worker Visa? R-1 Religious Worker Visas are nonimmigrant visas which permit foreign nationals to come to the United States temporarily to be employed at least part-time (average of at least twenty hours per week) by a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the United […]
