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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physical presence

Immigration; US visa

The place where a person is actually, physically located.

native

Immigration; US visa

A person born in a particular country is a native of that country.

fiance

Immigration; US visa

A person who plans or is contracted to marry another person. The foreign fiance(e) of an American citizen may enter the U. S. on a K-1 visa to marry the American citizen. Visit ...

public charge

Immigration; US visa

Refers to becoming dependent upon the government for the expenses of living (food, shelter, clothing, etc. ). Following U. S. immigration law, an applicant is ineligible for a ...

alien

Immigration; US visa

A foreign national who is not a U. S. citizen.

waiver of ineligibility

Immigration; US visa

In immigration law certain foreign nationals are ineligible for visas to enter the U. S. for medical, criminal, security or other conditions and activities. Some applicants for ...