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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reduction in recruitment (RIR)

Immigration; US visa

The Department of Labor’s pre-PERM procedure for issuing labor certifications based on an employer’s request for reduction in recruitment.

S-1 to S-6

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification for reserved for informants with information on criminal or terrorist organizations.

second preference, family based (FB-2)

Immigration; US visa

Immigrant classification assigned to spouses and children (the FB-2A classification) and unmarried sons and daughters (the FB-2B classification) of lawful permanent residents.

State Employment Service Agency (SESA)

Immigration; US visa

An agency under the Department of Labor which is responsible for issuing prevailing wage determinations for the labor certification process. The agency is currently known as the ...

student and exchange visitor information system (SEVIS)

Immigration; US visa

An internet-based system that maintains current, live information on nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors and their dependents and enables schools and program sponsors to ...

single entry visa

Immigration; US visa

A visa which allows the bearer only one admission into the United States.

skilled workers

Immigration; US visa

With respect to the EB-3 category, skilled those who are offered and qualify for jobs that require at least two years of post-secondary education, training or experience.