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US visa
Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.
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admission number
Immigration; US visa
The 11-digit identification number located on Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, the document issued to foreign nationals following inspection and upon entry to the United States.
advanced degree
Immigration; US visa
A Master’s degree or higher level of education. A Bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience is also considered equivalent to an advanced degree for employment-based second ...
affidavit of support
Immigration; US visa
An official document filed on behalf of the immigrant showing proof that the immigrant is financially capable of living in the United States without needing government financial aid.
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Immigration; US visa
A national association of attorneys practicing and teaching immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. ...
alien registration receipt card
Immigration; US visa
The previous name of document proving an individual has the authority to live and work in the United States indefinitely, aka the Green Card, Permanent Resident Card, or Form I-551
amnesty
Immigration; US visa
Programs most recently established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by which many previously undocumented aliens legalized their immigration status.
application support centers
Immigration; US visa
USCIS offices handling biometrics appointments where photographs and fingerprints are taken for an FBI background check required for permanent residence and/or U.S. citizenship.
