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Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Work authorization

Immigration; US visa

If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document to prove you may work in the U. S. To learn more visit USCIS's webpage.

Visa numbers

Immigration; US visa

Congress establishes the amount of immigration each year. Immigration for immediate relatives is unlimited; however, preference categories are limited. To distribute the visas fairly among all ...

Duration of status

Immigration; US visa

In certain visa categories such as diplomats, students and exchange visitors, the alien may be admitted into the U. S. for as long as the person is still doing the activity for which the visa was ...

The initial stage of the process by which certain foreign workers get permission to work in the U. S. The employer is responsible for getting the labour certification from the Department of Labor. ...

Waiver of ineligibility

Immigration; US visa

In immigration law certain foreign nationals are ineligible for visas to enter the U. S. for medical, criminal, security or other conditions and activities. Some applicants for visas are able to ...

Exchange visitor

Immigration; US visa

A foreign citizen coming to the U. S. to participate in a particular programme in education, training, research, or other authorised exchange visitor program. See the Educational and Cultural ...

Overstay

Immigration; US visa

An "Overstay" occurs when a visitor stays longer than permitted as shown on his/her Arrival/Departure (I-94) card. A violation of the CBP defined length of admission may make you ineligible for a ...