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USCIS Issues Policy on DACA Termination for Attempted Firearm Purchases

September 30th, 2025 | immigrationlaw
USCIS Issues Policy on DACA Termination for Attempted Firearm Purchases

USCIS Issues Policy on DACA Termination for Attempted Firearm Purchases USCIS has issued a policy alert (here) clarifying that DACA recipients who attempt to purchase a firearm, while prohibited under federal law, will face serious immigration consequences.  The agency explains that such conduct will be considered a significant negative factor in the exercise of prosecutorial […]

Updating your Address with USPS

September 24th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

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Updating your address with USPS does not update it with USCIS. Mail from USCIS also won’t be forwarded. If you’ve filed for an immigration benefit, be sure to notify USCIS directly of any address changes so you don’t miss important notices or delays.
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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 the New H-1B Proclamation Really Means

September 24th, 2025 | immigrationlaw
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Worker

What the New H-1B Proclamation Really Means On September 21, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release (here) regarding the new Presidential Proclamation which introduces a $100,000 “add-on” payment for all new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025. But here’s what’s most important: it does not affect any H-1B petition already […]

Get Ready for the 2025 Civics Test: What You Need to Know & How to Act Fast

September 19th, 2025 | immigrationlaw
2025 Civics Test

Get Ready for the 2025 Civics Test: What You Need to Know & How to Act Fast By: Emily Williams* The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the Naturalization Civics Test. People who file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization before Oct. 20, 2025 will be administered the 2008 naturalization civics test. People who […]

AOS processing time

September 19th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

The AOS processing time for a marriage green card could take 11-20 months for the spouse of a U.S. citizen and 11-20 months for the spouse of a U.S. green card holder.
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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 Visa Retrogression?

September 17th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

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 the processing time of immigrant visa petitions.
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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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Who is a Preference Relative?

September 12th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

Preference relatives include the unmarried adult children of United States citizens, spouses and children of permanent residents, and brothers and sisters of adult United States citizens.

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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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USCIS News – New Payment Option

September 8th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

USCIS News!

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services now offers a new payment option that allows fees to be paid electronically from a U.S. bank account. Starting right away, applicants can authorize direct payments to USCIS by completing and signing Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, and submitting it along with their applications, petitions, or requests.

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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 an R-1 Visa?

August 29th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

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R-1 visas allow foreign nationals who are members of a recognized religious denomination to come to the U.S. temporarily to work in a religious capacity.
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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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How to Find USCIS Office

August 27th, 2025 | immigrationlaw

USCIS has a page of its website dedicated to links to locate USCIS offices. Note, before visiting a USCIS office, you generally need to have an appointment.
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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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