US visa

US visa

Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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investment-based immigrants (EB-5)

Immigration; US visa

Investors of $500,000 to $1 million in a U.S. enterprise that creates jobs for at least ten U.S. workers.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)

Immigration; US visa

The act that granted amnesty for certain persons illegally in the United States, and contained a requirement that employers verify the identity and employment authorization of every worker they ...

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Immigration; US visa

The agency which collects taxes and administers the U.S. tax law.

individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)

A 9-digit identification number issued by the IRS. Used to identify a person for tax purposes if they have no authorization to work but have reportable income or another tax filing requirement. ITINs ...

J-1

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for exchange visitors, who are coming to participate in a program authorized by the Department of State to promote mutual cultural understanding between the ...

J-2

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for spouses and children of J-1 exchange visitors. J-2 visa holders may apply for employment authorization, so long as their employment income is not needed ...

K-1

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for a fiancé(e) of a United States Citizen; it requires the fiancé(e) to marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of entry to the U.S. and to obtain permanent ...