US visa

US visa

Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Out of status

Immigration; US visa

A U. S. visa allows the bearer to apply for entry to the U. S. in a certain classification, for a specific purpose. For example, student (F), visitor (B), temporary worker (H). Every visa is ...

Educational and cultural affairs

Immigration; US visa

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U. S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the U. S. and the people of other countries to promote ...

Allotment

Immigration; US visa

The allocation of an immigrant number to a consular office or to USCIS. This number may be used for visa issuance or adjustment of status as described in the Operation of the Immigrant Numerical ...

Poverty guidelines

Immigration; US visa

The Department of Health and Human Services publishes a list every year giving the lowest income acceptable for a family of a particular size so that the family does not live in poverty. Consular ...

Conditional residence (CR) visa

If you have been married for less than two years when your husband or wife (spouse) gets lawful permanent resident status (gets a green card), then your spouse gets residence on a conditional basis. ...

Green card

Immigration; US visa

A wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in the U. S. It is also known as a permanent resident card (PRC), an alien registration receipt card and I-551. ...

Appointment package

Immigration; US visa

The letter and documents that tell an applicant of the date of the immigrant visa interview. It includes forms that the applicant must complete before the interview and instructions for how to get ...