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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temporary worker

Immigration; US visa

A foreign worker who will work in the U. S. for a limited period of time. Some visas classes for temporary workers are H, L, O, P, Q and R. If you are seeking to come to the U. ...

Department of Labor (DOL)

Immigration; US visa

Hiring foreign workers for employment in the U. S. normally requires approval from several government agencies. First, employers must seek labor certification through the DOL. ...

lose status

Immigration; US visa

To stay in the U. S. longer than the period of time which DHS gave to a person when he/she entered the U. S. , or to fail to meet the requirements or violate the terms of the ...

advance parole

Immigration; US visa

Permission to return to the U. S. after travel abroad granted by DHS prior to leaving the U. S. The following categories of people may need advance parole: people on a K-1 visa, ...

immediate relative

Immigration; US visa

Spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under the age of 21 of an American citizen. A parent is an immediate relative if the American citizen is 21 years of age or older. There ...