Long-Pending Marriage-Based Green Card Recommended for Approval We are pleased to share another significant milestone for one of our clients. Case Timeline: 2016 – Entered the United States in J-1 status (subject to the two-year home residence requirement) 2019 – Entered the United States in F-1 status 2023 – Concurrently filed Forms I-130 and I-485, […]
EB-4 Religious Worker Adjustment of Status Approved Following USCIS Policy Memo We are pleased to share another successful outcome for one of our clients seeking permanent residence as a Special Immigrant Religious Worker (Minister) under the EB-4 category. This case is particularly noteworthy because the client’s Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust […]
USCIS Update on Telephonic Appearance Policy Effective May 18, 2026, the USCIS will require attorneys and accredited representatives to attend field office interviews in person. Telephonic participation will only be allowed in very limited circumstances. See (here). This is a meaningful shift for applicants and their legal teams. In-person representation allows for stronger advocacy, clearer […]
Dayna Lally Recognized Among the “10 Best Immigration Attorneys in Massachusetts for Client Satisfaction” (2025) Immigration attorney Dayna Lally has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel™ as one of the “10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Massachusetts” for 2025. The American Institute of Legal Counsel recognizes attorneys and law firms striving […]
Many couples are surprised to learn just how quickly marriage-based green card cases are being processed right now. Today, our office celebrated another same-day approval at the USCIS Lawrence Field Office—and the full case moved from filing to approval in just a few months. Here’s the exact timeline: Marriage-Based Green Card Timeline 07/15/25 – Case […]
Marriage-Based Green Cards Are Moving Fast — File Before the Holidays If you’ve been thinking about applying for a marriage-based green card, now is the perfect time to start. Recent approvals at our firm show that the USCIS is processing cases with incredible speed — as little as four to five months from filing to […]
How can an Immigration Attorney Help me? Are you considering applying for U.S. citizenship? As an immigration attorney, here is where I can assist! Eligibility requirements The overall process and timeline Costs and supporting documentation What to expect at your interview Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute […]
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 […]
Countries Subject to U.S. Visa Bonds On September 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated its list of countries whose nationals may be required to post visa bonds when applying for B-1/B-2 (visitor) visas (here). The U.S. Department of State has updated its Visa Bond Pilot Program, requiring certain nationals to post refundable bonds […]
How Long Does It Take to Get a Naturalization Interview Scheduled? A client recently asked me, “Based on your recent cases, how long have you seen it usually take for naturalization interviews to be scheduled?” Instead of giving a broad, conservative estimate like “six months to a year,” I leaned into the data from my […]
