Naturalization Through Military Service – Notice of Continuance By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] Naturalization Through Military Service Current military service members or veterans who served honorably in an active-duty status or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve during any of the following periods of armed conflict may apply for naturalization through military service: 1, […]
May Visa Bulletin for 2021 The Department of State publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin to advise on immigrant visa availability. The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of statutorily-limited immigrant visas in two charts: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) then determines which chart in the Visa […]
April Visa Bulletin for 2021 The Department of State publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin to advise on immigrant visa availability. The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of statutorily-limited immigrant visas in two charts: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) then determines which chart in the Visa […]
Is there any way to expedite the biometrics process? By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] Is there any way to expedite the biometrics process? Yes, the USCIS is considering expedite requests if an applicant meets one or more of the following criteria: Adoption cases with an urgent need to bring child into the United States; Medical personnel […]
I-9 Employment Verification What is Form I-9? Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.[i] All U.S. employers must properly complete and store a Form I-9 each citizen or noncitizen hired for employment in the United States.[ii] Who Must Complete Form […]
R1 Visa Filing Location R-1 visa petitions filed by an employer on behalf of a beneficiary who will be employed as a minister or in a religious occupation or vocation must be filed with the USCIS California Service Center. Direct filing addresses for R1 visa petitions are provided below: USPS: USCIS California Service Center Attn: […]
R1 Visa Requirements for R1 Visa Approval In March 2021, Lally Immigration Services, LLC received approval of a R-1 visa petition filed on behalf of a Buddhist Missionary. What is a R-1 Visa? R-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas which permit foreign nationals to come to the United States temporarily to be employed at least […]
US Citizenship Lawyer Fees – Citizenship Lawyer Boston MA Citizenship attorney, Dayna Lally, assists individuals in applying for a certificate of naturalization. She also prepares individuals for the naturalization interview at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Boston Field Office and other field offices throughout the United States. Lally Immigration Services, LLC is most commonly […]
How Long Does it Take To Get a Green Card? Individuals may visit the USCIS Processing Time website for the most up-to-date information on how long it takes to get a green card. Form: I-485 Field Office or Service Center: (Based on your Zip Code)* *See USCIS field office finder website. Green […]
DHS Delays Effective Date of H-1B Selection Final Rule By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] Last week, DHS issued an alert that it will delay the H-1B Selection Final Rule (regarding selection based on highest OES wage levels) until Dec. 31, 2021.[ii] The delay is intended “[t]o give USCIS more time to develop, test, and implement the modifications […]
