US visa

US visa

Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Diversity visa programme

Immigration; US visa

The Green Card Lottery is an annual programme affording persons from countries with below-average immigration to the U.S. the chance to be randomly selected for eligibility to apply for permanent ...

Length of time for which diplomats, students, exchange visitors and international organisation employees are permitted to stay in the United States. No expiration date of status is indicated on the ...

Designated school official (DSO)

Immigration; US visa

A person at an educational institution who is responsible for processing immigration paperwork on behalf of international students, including the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for ...

Dual citizenship

Immigration; US visa

A person who is a citizen of two or more countries because more than one country regards the person as having citizenship. The United States requires sole allegiance of all of its citizens including ...

Designated civil surgeons

Immigration; US visa

Doctors designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Public Health Service to perform medical examinations as part of the permanent residence application process.

Dual intent

Immigration; US visa

The doctrine that a temporary visa applicant may simultaneously intend to depart the United States following a temporary stay, while also intending to remain in the U.S. permanently, if legally ...

Dependent

Immigration; US visa

The spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 of a foreign national who can derive eligibility for an immigration benefit based on the spouse or parent's status.