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national visa center (nvc)
consulates abroad. It also collects fees associated with immigrant visa processing. Go to the NVC site for more information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
in status
Those who do not follow the requirements violate their status and are considered "out of status." For more information see "Out of Status" below. In Status means you are in compliance with the requirements of your visa
homeownership education classes
homeownership education classes classes that stress the need to develop a strong credit history and offer information about how to get a mortgage approved, qualify for a loan, choose an affordable home, go through financing
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diversity visa program
from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. See the U.S. Department of State program information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
federal poverty guidelines
in accordance with U.S. immigration laws. Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Poverty Guidelines page for more information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
documentarily qualified
(from the Instruction Package) to visa-issuing post (or in some cases, to the National Visa Center), OR 2) informed post in another way that he/she has all the documents for his/her immigrant visa application, and the post
due diligence
a corporate acquisition or merger, loan of finances, or esp. purchase of securities) for the purpose of providing information with which to evaluate the advantages and risks involved [the greatest exposure…for failure to conduct adequate due diligence
efficient market
efficient market : a securities and commodities market whose prices always reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information compare fraud on the market theory
emissary
pl: -sar·ies : a representative usually empowered to act more or less independently (as in collecting or conveying information or in negotiating)
exchange visitor
and Cultural Affairs Exchange Visitor Program and the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor (J) Visas for more information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
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