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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R-1

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for religious workers who have been members of a religious denomination and who are coming to the United States to be employed by that ...

R-2

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for spouse and children of R-1 religious workers.

receipt number

Immigration; US visa

A receipt number consists of three letters (EAC, WAC, LIN or SRC) followed by ten numbers. It is provided in the upper left-hand corner of a Receipt Notice (Form I-797, Notice of ...

reciprocity schedule

Immigration; US visa

Found in the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Manual, the visa reciprocity schedule indicates the maximum validity period for each type of visa for nationals of each country, ...

reentry permit

Immigration; US visa

Document issued to permanent residents to allow for extended travel outside the United States without abandoning permanent resident status, generally valid for two years. Absence ...