Marriage Based Green Card – Lally Immigration Services, LLC

By Dayna Lally, Esq.

Immigration Attorney, Boston MA, providing legal representation to individuals, families, and employers in immigration matters

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April 6, 2021

Marriage Based Green Card

By: Dayna Lally[i]

Marriage Based Green Card interview at the USCIS Boston Field Office.

This morning, Attorney Dayna Lally of Lally Immigration Services, LLC attended a marriage based green card interview at the USCIS Boston Field Office.

A marriage-based green card is available for the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, i.e., green card holder.

Marriage Based Green Card Process

The marriage based 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 U.S. citizen spouses are required by law to submit an affidavit of support (Form I-864) to show that they can financially support their foreign spouse as well as the rest of their household at 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Recently, the USCIS has allowed the immigrant visa portion of the marriage based green card application package to be filed online.

Marriage Based Green Card Timeline

The marriage based green card timeline 2021 in the USCIS Boston Field Office is approximately 6 -7 months; this may vary depending on a variety of factors.

The marriage green card timeline 2020 at the USCIS Boston Field Office was slightly longer. Presumably, due to COVID-19 and USCIS office closures.

Immigration Lawyer Marriage Costs

Immigration fees for green card through marriage vary among attorneys.

Lally Immigration generally charges a flat fee of $2,500 to prepare a marriage-based green card application. This fee can be broken down into four (4) equal installment payments, if requested.

$625 – To begin marriage based green card application;
$625 – Prior to filing marriage based green card application with USCIS;
$625 – When USCIS receipts the marriage based green card application; and
$625 – Prior to the mock marriage based green card interview.

Marriage based green card filing fees currently total $1,760 ($535 + $1,140 + $85). Green card applicants are also required to submit a sealed medical examination. The cost of an immigration medical exam varies by location and by doctor.

Marriage Immigration Lawyer Free Consultation

If you would like to apply for a marriage based green card, contact green card lawyer, Dayna Lally, at (617) 870-1000 or send an email to [email protected] to request a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Lally Immigration Services, LLC has successfully helped clients from all over the world obtain marriage based green card approvals. Check out our client testimonials!

Disclaimer: The materials available on or from this website are provided for general informational purposes only; they do not constitute legal advice. Consult with an immigration lawyer with your specific questions or concerns.

[i] Dayna Lally is a green card lawyer in Boston and the owner of Lally Immigration Services, LLC. Dayna is the spouse of a naturalized U.S. citizen and the mother of two young daughters who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland.

In, out, and on our way after a 15 minute green card interview!

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USCIS Update: Form I-693

Jun 26, 2025

The USCIS recently issued an update to Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

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If you are applying for a green card using Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), you need to pay close attention to recent changes by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

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A new version of this form goes into effect mid-2025, and using the wrong one could delay or even derail your green card process. Head to my blog to learn more!

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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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H-1B Petition Filing Fee

Jun 26, 2025

Lally Immigration Services charges a flat fee of $2,550 to prepare and submit an H-1B petition.

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This flat fee includes the following services:

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Preparation and Review of Forms and Documents: All necessary forms and supporting documents will be prepared and reviewed.

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Filing with USCIS: The petition will be submitted to USCIS on your behalf.

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Tracking the Petition: You will be updated on the progress and any status changes related to your petition.

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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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What is Conditional Permanent Residency?

May 27, 2025

TRUE! Two-year green cards are given to individuals who were married less than two years at the time they obtained their green card. This is known as “conditional permanent residency.”
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In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the conditions of their residency during the ninety days before their two-year green card expires.
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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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