October 10th, 2023 | Immigration Law

Child Born Out of Wedlock USCIS What do I need to sponsor a child born out of wedlock? Proof of Parent-Child Relationship USCIS When petitioning for a child, you must prove that there is a family relationship between you and the child. If you are the mother, this means a copy of the […]
October 3rd, 2023 | Immigration Law

Marriage Green Card Timeline Recently, Lally Immigration Services, LLC had a marriage-based green card approved in 66 DAYS!! Marriage Green CardTimeline below: 07/13/2023 – Submitted 07/17/2023 – Receipt Notices 07/28/2023 – Biometrics Scheduled 08/11/2023 – RFE for Sealed Medical 08/15/2023 – Biometrics Captured 09/16/2023 – IV Approved 09/17/2023 – GC Approved 09/25/2023 – Green Card […]
March 31st, 2023 | Immigration Law

USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 This afternoon, the USCIS announced an end to the requirement that civil surgeons sign the Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an individual applies for an immigration benefit, such as a green card. […]
March 23rd, 2023 | Immigration Law

USCIS ENDS Extended Deadline Flexibilities for RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs, etc. By: Dayna Lally, Esq. This afternoon, the USCIS announced an end to the deadline flexibilities that it first initiated in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For years, the USCIS has considered a response received within 60 calendar days after the due […]
March 22nd, 2023 | Immigration Law

Green Card Lawyer Massachusetts By: Dayna Lally[i] How much does a lawyer charge for a green card? Massachusetts green card lawyer, Dayna Lally, currently charges a flat fee of $3,500 to prepare a marriage-based green card application. This fee can be broken down into four (4) equal installment payments, if requested. $875 – To begin […]
March 22nd, 2023 | Immigration Law

USCIS Waiving Interviews 2023 By: Dayna Lally, Esq. In 2023, the USCIS has waived almost 100% of my marriage-based green card interviews!! It appears that the Boston and Lawrence Field Offices are, fast and furiously, trying to clear their backlog by bringing couples into the field office for an interview. As an active […]
January 5th, 2023 | Immigration Law

Can I Apply For Citizenship While I-751 Is Pending? By: Dayna Lally, Esq. Yes! According to the USCIS Policy Manual, the USCIS should adjudicate the petition to remove conditions (I-751) prior to or concurrently with the adjudication of the naturalization application. See USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part G, Chapter 5: 2. Spouses with Pending […]
December 9th, 2022 | Immigration Law

Effective Dec. 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow USCIS to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (commonly called Green Cards) for lawful permanent residents who have applied for naturalization. This update is expected to help naturalization applicants who experience longer processing times, because they will receive an […]
December 9th, 2022 | Immigration Law

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative By: Dayna Lally, Esq. The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is a form used by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) to establish their relationship to a relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States and obtain a green card. Who May File I-130 […]
October 6th, 2022 | Immigration Law

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 […]