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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cancellation of removal

Immigration; US visa

Discretionary relief from deportation from the United States, which cancels the deportation proceedings and restores or grants permanent resident status.

cap for H-1B visas

Immigration; US visa

The quota of 65,000 new H-1B visas available each fiscal year. Once the cap is reached, no further new H-1B petitions can be approved until the following fiscal year.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Immigration; US visa

The United States agency which controls U.S. ports-of-entry and is authorized to grant or deny individuals admission to the United States and determine how long they may remain in ...

change of status

Immigration; US visa

The process of switching from one nonimmigrant status to another.

Child Status Protection Act of 2002

Immigration; US visa

Legislation passed to protect certain qualifying children from aging out of immigration benefits.

concurrent filing

Immigration; US visa

The process of filing the immigrant petition at the same time the green card application is filed.

conditional permanent resident (CPR)

Immigration; US visa

A foreign national granted conditional permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse or investing in the U.S. A conditional resident must file a petition to have ...