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Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Biometrics

Immigration; US visa

Biologically unique information used to identify individuals. This information can be used to verify identity or cheque against other entries in the database. The best known biometric is the ...

Notice of Action

Immigration; US visa

A DHS, USCIS immigration form, Notice of Action, Form I-797 that says that USCIS has received a petition you submitted, taken action, approved a petition or denied a petition.

Affiliated

Immigration; US visa

Associated or controlled by the same owner or authority.

Orphan

Immigration; US visa

A child who has no parents because of death, disappearance, desertion or abandonment of the parents. A child may also be considered an orphan if the child has an unwed mother, or a single living ...

Re-entry permit

Immigration; US visa

A travel document that the DHS issues to lawful permanent residents (LPR's) who want to stay outside of the U. S. for more than one year and less than two years. LPR's who cannot get a passport ...

Returning residents

Immigration; US visa

Lawful permanent residents who want to return to the U. S. after staying abroad more than one year or beyond the expiration of their re-entry permits. For more information, visit our Returning ...

Following to join

Immigration; US visa

A type of derivative visa status when the family member gets a visa after the principal applicant.

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