US visa

US visa

Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Conrad 30 program

Immigration; US visa

A program by which J-1 waivers may be granted in exchange for clinical practice either located in an HPSA or MUA, or serving patients in an HPSA or MUA

consular officer

Immigration; US visa

U.S. Department of State official authorized to issue visas and process immigration documents at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

consular processing

Immigration; US visa

The process of applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident.

country of birth

Immigration; US visa

The country in which a person is born.

country of chargeability

Immigration; US visa

Generally, the country of birth of either the applicant or the applicant’s spouse for purposes of immigrant visa preference categories and numerical limitations.

country of citizenship

Immigration; US visa

The country of an individual’s allegiance based on birth, citizenship of one’s parents or naturalization so long as that citizenship is not renounced or lost.