Immigrant Visa - Law Dictionary Search Results

derivative status

Getting a status (visa) through another applicant, as provided under immigration law for certain visa categories. For example, the spouse and

federal poverty guidelines

not live in poverty. Consular officers use these figures in immigrant visa cases to determine whether a sponsor's income is sufficient to

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poverty guidelines

not live in poverty. Consular officers use these figures in immigrant visa cases to determine whether a sponsor's income is sufficient to

returning resident

usually must have a re-entry documentation from USCIS or an immigrant visa from the Department of State. Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

an American Embassy or Consulate where they can apply for immigrant visas are "homeless." For example, the United States Government does … American Embassy or Consulate where they can apply for immigrant visas are "homeless." For example, the United States Government does not

termination of a case

point the applicant has one more year to activate the immigrant visa case. If there is no answer in one year, the

priority date

priority date decides a person's turn to apply for an immigrant visa. In family immigration the priority date is the date when

permanent resident alien

permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants. Lawful permanent residents are legally accorded the privilege of residing … permanently in the United States. They may be issued immigrant visas by the Department of State overseas or adjusted to permanent

national interest waiver

in Veterans Affairs' facilities. These physicians and doctors can file immigrant visa petitions for themselves without first applying for a labor certification.

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