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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designated school official (DSO)

Immigration; US visa

A person at an educational institution who is responsible for processing immigration paperwork on behalf of international students, including the Form I-20, Certificate of ...

dictionary of occupational titles (DOT)

Immigration; US visa

U.S. Department of Labor publication describing occupations by job title and description, and by what training and education is required to perform a job.

diversity visa program

Immigration; US visa

The Green Card Lottery is an annual program affording persons from countries with below-average immigration to the U.S. the chance to be randomly selected for eligibility to apply ...

diversity visa lottery

Immigration; US visa

The Green Card Lottery is an annual program affording persons from countries with below-average immigration to the U.S. the chance to be randomly selected for eligibility to apply ...

DS-2019

Immigration; US visa

Formerly known as IAP-66, this is the Department of State generated form issued to J-1 exchange visitor visa applicants.

dual citizenship

Immigration; US visa

A person who is a citizen of two or more countries because more than one country regards the person as having citizenship. The United States requires sole allegiance of all of its ...

dual intent

Immigration; US visa

The doctrine that a temporary visa applicant may simultaneously intend to depart the United States following a temporary stay, while also intending to remain in the U.S. ...