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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lottery

Immigration; US visa

See diversity visa program.

Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)

Immigration; US visa

A U. S. Department of State facility located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It gives domestic (U. S. ) support to the worldwide operations of the Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa ...

derivative status

Immigration; US visa

Getting a status (visa) through another applicant, as provided under immigration law for certain visa categories. For example, the spouse and children of an exchange visitor (J ...

educational and cultural affairs

Immigration; US visa

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U. S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the U. S. and the people of other ...

allotment

Immigration; US visa

The allocation of an immigrant number to a consular office or to USCIS. This number may be used for visa issuance or adjustment of status as described in the Operation of the ...

out of status

Immigration; US visa

A U. S. visa allows the bearer to apply for entry to the U. S. in a certain classification, for a specific purpose. For example, student (F), visitor (B), temporary worker (H). ...

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Immigration; US visa

DHS is comprised of three main organizations responsible for immigration policies, procedures, implementation and enforcement of U. S. laws, and more. These DHS organizations ...