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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permanent resident card

Immigration; US visa

Document evidencing that an individual has the authority to live and work in the United States indefinitely. Also known as Green Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card or Form ...

petitioner

Immigration; US visa

The employer or U.S. citizen/permanent resident relative, who files a petition on behalf of a foreign national.

police certificate

Immigration; US visa

A certification by the police authorities of a country that an applicant has no criminal record, or what the applicant’s arrest history is. An applicant for an immigrant visa at a ...

port of entry (POE)

Immigration; US visa

The specific location where United States citizens and foreign nationals are admitted into the United States (i.e. international airports, seaports, and land border crossings)

premium processing

Immigration; US visa

A service offered by USCIS that provides expedited processing of certain employment-based petitions and applications. Specifically, the USCIS will expedite a case for a filing fee ...

prevailing wage

Immigration; US visa

The average wage for the occupation in the geographic area in which the employee will be employed, or the wage set for the position by a union contract.