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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duration of status (D/S)

Immigration; US visa

Length of time for which diplomats, students, exchange visitors and international organization employees are permitted to stay in the United States. No expiration date of status ...

E-1/E-2

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification for Treaty Traders (E-1) or Treaty Investors (E-2), or employees of companies that qualify as Treaty Traders or Investment enterprises, and their ...

employment based first preference (EB-1)

Immigration; US visa

The employment aased 1st preference immigrant visa category is reserved for priority workers, including foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, ...

employment based second preference (EB-2)

Immigration; US visa

The employment based 2nd preference immigrant category is reserved for advanced degree professionals and foreign nationals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or ...

employment based third preference (EB-3)

Immigration; US visa

The employment based 3rd preference immigrant category is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and unskilled workers through a job offer and an approved labor ...

employment based fourth preference (EB-4)

Immigration; US visa

The employment based 4th preference immigrant category is reserved for certain special immigrants, including religious ministers and workers, certain retired government and ...