US visa

US visa

Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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P-2

Immigration; US visa

Nonimmigrant visa classification reserved for artists and entertainers in reciprocal Exchange programs.

employment based fifth preference (EB-5)

The employment based 5th preference immigrant category is reserved for immigrant investors who invest a minimum of $1 million of capital ($500,000 of capital for investments in a targeted employment ...

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Immigration; US visa

The organization that certifies whether international medical graduates educated overseas have sufficient medical knowledge, clinical skill and English fluency to participate in an accredited U.S. ...

economic hardship

Immigration; US visa

Hardship attributed to unforeseen circumstances, like currency fluctuations or natural disasters.

employer sanctions

Immigration; US visa

Issued under authority of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to prohibit employers from hiring, recruiting, or referring for a fee, foreign nationals known to be unauthorized to work in ...

Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Immigration; US visa

Office of Department of Labor responsible for adjudicating applications for permanent employment certification (labor certifications), to enable an U.S. employer to hire a foreign worker to ...

employment authorization document (EAD)

Immigration; US visa

A photo identification card evidencing the bearer’s authorization to work in the United States for a specific period of time and issued following the filing and approval of Form I-765, Application ...