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Visa Retrogression

March 17th, 2023 | Instagram

FALSE!
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Visa retrogression occurs when more people apply for an immigrant visa in a particular category than there are immigrant visas available for that month. In these circumstances, the cut-off date on the Visa Bulletin moves backward to an earlier date.
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Visa retrogression may further impact processing times.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Qualifying for a Green Card

March 15th, 2023 | Instagram

Generally, to qualify for a green card from within the United States, an applicant must:

– Be inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States;
– Be eligible to receive an immigrant visa;
– Be admissible to the United States for permanent residency; and
– Have an immigrant visa immediately available at the time the application is filed.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Certificate of Citizenship Fee

March 13th, 2023 | Instagram

The fee to file an application for a certificate of citizenship is $1,170.
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USCIS filing fees are not refundable, regardless of any action U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services takes on the application.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Form I-290B

March 10th, 2023 | Instagram

Form I-290B must be filed as a motion to reopen or reconsider a naturalization application if that application has been denied.
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The filing fee for Form I-290B is currently $675. USCIS filing fees are not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on the application.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8th, 2023 | Instagram

Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women in my network!
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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2024 H-1B Cap Registration

March 8th, 2023 | Instagram

REMINDER!

The initial registration period for 2024 H-1B cap closes at 12 pm EST on March 17th. Registrations can be completed and submitted using the USCIS online H-1B registration system.
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Immigrant visas for preference relatives are numerically limited each fiscal year. Therefore, some family preference relatives must wait in what is known as the visa queue for a visa to become available.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Consular Processing

March 3rd, 2023 | Instagram

Consular processing is the process for applying for an immigrant visa from outside of the United States. All immigrant visa applicants must be interviewed by a consular officer abroad at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Visit nvc.state.gov/interview for detailed information about the interview procedure.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Becoming a Citizen After Birth

March 1st, 2023 | Instagram

To become a citizen after birth, an individual must:
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– Apply for derived or acquired citizenship through parents; or
– Apply for naturalization.
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Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is used by individuals who were born abroad and are claiming United States citizenship at birth through their parents or by operation of law after birth but before they turned eighteen years of age.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Immigrant Visas and Relatives 

February 27th, 2023 | Instagram

Immigrant visas are always available to immediate relatives of United States citizens.
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Immigrant visas for preference relatives are numerically limited each fiscal year. Therefore, some family preference relatives must wait in what is known as the visa queue for a visa to become available.
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Required Documentation Naturalization

February 24th, 2023 | Instagram

Required documentation for a naturalization application varies depending on the basis of the application (spouse of U.S. citizen, employment, etc.).Naturalization applications generally must be accompanied by the following evidence:
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️A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee;
️A photocopy of the applicant’s permanent resident card (front and back);
️A photocopy of the applicant’s marriage certificate and any previous divorce decrees (if any);
️Photocopies of certified tax returns for the last three or five years; and
️An original or court-certified copy of criminal docket(s) (if any).
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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 of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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