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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z This page provides a brief description of terms used in immigration. Just click on any term for a definition. Adjustment of Status The process through which foreign nationals apply for permanent resident status from within the United States as opposed to applying from abroad, which i [..]
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alien
A foreign national who is not a citizen of the United States. This includes lawful permanent residents (green card holders), temporary visa holders, and undocumented foreign nationals.
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application
Request for an immigration benefit (either temporary or permanent visa classification) filed by a foreign national.
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asylum
The status sought by a person in the United States with a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, if made to return to the country of nationality or last place of residence. Asylees differ from refugees in that the asylee has already entered the co [..]
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change of status
The application for a change from any nonimmigrant visa classification to another nonimmigrant visa classification.
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citizen
Citizen refers to a national of a country, with the right to protection by that nation's government. Countries define citizenship in various ways, including one's descent, place of birth, marriage or naturalization procedures. In the United States, citizens are either citizens when they are born or become citizens through naturalizat [..]
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consular processing
Unlike adjustment of status, consular processing refers to the procedure in which foreign nationals apply for immigrant visas (that is, permanent resident status) at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States.
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diversity visa
Also known as the "green card lottery" or "visa lottery." Name given to the immigrant visa lottery program established by the Immigration Act of 1990 that makes available up to 50,000 immigrant visas per year to persons from states with low-admission rates to the United States. This program is administered by t [..]
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/ Employment Authorization Document Abbreviation for Employment Authorization Document. The specific categories that are eligible for an Employment Authorization Document include asylees and asylum seekers, refugees, students seeking particular types of employment, applicants to adjust to permanent residence status, people in or applying for tempo [..]
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employer sanctions
Civil and criminal penalties imposed on employers and individuals who fail to properly complete and maintain the I-9 Employment Eligibility Form for their employees or who improperly employ foreign nationals not authorized to work in the United States.
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