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US visa
Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.
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standard occupational classification (SOC)
Immigration; US visa
A system used by the federal government to classify all possible jobs in the United States into approximately 900 occupational classifications based on job responsibilities and education and ...
specialized knowledge employee
Immigration; US visa
With respect to the L-1B visa category, one who has specialized knowledge of an organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, management or other interests and its application in ...
specialty occupation
Immigration; US visa
With respect to the H-1B visa category, an occupation requiring specialized knowledge normally obtained through the minimum of at least a Bachelor’s (or foreign equivalent) degree in a specific ...
status
Immigration; US visa
Classification and specific amount of time a nonimmigrant may remain in the United States following admission.
State Workforce Agency (SWA)
Immigration; US visa
A agency of the Department of Labor that has jurisdiction over the proposed area of employment and is responsible for issuing prevailing wage determinations. Formerly SESA
T-1 through T-4
Immigration; US visa
Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and their immediate family members.
targeted employment area
Immigration; US visa
A targeted employment area is a rural or geographical area that has experienced unemployment at a rate of at least 150% of the national average rate. Individual states are authorized to designate ...
