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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immigration and visa related laws

Immigration; US visa

The Code of Federal Regulations useful information on the laws regulating U. S. visa policy.

admission

Immigration; US visa

Entry into the U. S. is authorized by a DHS, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. When you come from abroad and first arrive in the U. S. , the visa allows you to travel ...

Department of Labor

Immigration; US visa

A cabinet level unit/ministry of U. S. Government that has responsibility for labor issues. It has responsibility for deciding whether certain foreign workers can work in the U. ...

rank order number

Immigration; US visa

The number that Kentucky Consular Center gives to the entries of DV Program (lottery) as the computer selects them. The first entries chosen have the lowest numbers. The Visa ...

sibling

Immigration; US visa

Brother or sister.

joint sponsor

Immigration; US visa

A person who accepts legal responsibility for supporting an immigrant with an I-864 Affidavit of Support along with the sponsor. The joint sponsor must be at least 18 years of ...

accompanying

Immigration; US visa

A type of visa in which family members travel with the principal applicant, (in immigrant visa cases, within six months of issuance of an immigrant visa to the principal ...