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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health professional shortage area (HPSA)

Immigration; US visa

An area recognized as having shortages of primary medical care, dental or mental health providers which may be geographic (a county or service area), demographic (low income ...

humanitarian parole

Immigration; US visa

An extraordinary measure allowing an otherwise inadmissible alien into the United States for a temporary period of time due to a very compelling humanitarian emergency, such as ...

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Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant classification reserved for journalists, representatives of media and their immediate family members.

immigrant

Immigration; US visa

A person coming to the United States for the purpose of permanent residence.

immigrant visa (IV)

Immigration; US visa

An immigrant visa is issued at a U.S. consulate to a foreign national intending to live and work permanently in the United States.

intending immigrant

Immigration; US visa

A person coming to the United States who intends to remain permanently or indefinitely. Generally, any visitor is presumed to be an intending immigrant until he/she proves ...

Interested Government Agency (IGA)

Immigration; US visa

A U.S. government agency that sponsors J-1 exchange visitors for waivers of the two-year home residence requirement so that they can participate in activities furthering the ...