Immigration

Immigration

Moving to and living permanently in another country. Also, a government department dealing with applications from foreign citizens who wish to live in a host country.

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two year home-country physical presence requirement

Immigration; US visa

This refers to (J) exchange visitors who are required to return to your home country for two years at the end of your exchange visitor program, under U. S. immigration law. To ...

affiliated

Immigration; US visa

Associated or controlled by the same owner or authority.

receipt notice

Immigration; US visa

A DHS, USCIS form Notice of Action, I-797, which says that the DHS has received a petition.

Notice of Action

Immigration; US visa

A DHS, USCIS immigration form, Notice of Action, Form I-797 that says that USCIS has received a petition you submitted, taken action, approved a petition or denied a petition.

biometrics

Immigration; US visa

Biologically unique information used to identify individuals. This information can be used to verify identity or check against other entries in the database. The best known ...

work authorization

Immigration; US visa

If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document to prove you may work in the U. S. To learn more visit ...

cancelled without prejudice

Immigration; US visa

A stamp puts on a visa by an embassy or consulate when there is a mistake in the visa or the visa is a duplicate (two of the same kind). It does not affect the validity of other ...