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What does NVC stands for?
National Visa Center
Visa application for travel to live permanently in the U.S.
Immigrant Visa
What does INA mean?
Immigration and Nationality Act
True or False
K Visa is listed with nonimmigrant visas because they are for nonimmigration-related purposes.
False
It is listed with immigrant visas because they are for immigration-related purposes.
those who have a “green card”
Lawful Permanent Resident
People who may have entered the U.S. without showing a visa or green card.
Undocumented immigrant/ unauthorized immigrant / or undocumented noncitizen
Two types of Visa categories
1. Nonimmigrant Visa
2. Immigrant Visa
True or False
US Citizen can petition Unmarried sons/daughters 21 and older
False.
True or False
LPRs can sponsor K1 Visa.
False
Two types of family-based immigrant visas.
1. Immediate Relative of U.S. Citizens
2. Family-Sponsored Preference
I was born in the United States to parents who are undocumented immigrants in the United States; therefore, I am a US citizen.
True or False ?
True
a document issued to immigrants bestowing the rights, benefits, and privileges of permanently residing in the United States.
Permanent Residence Card (PRC) or Green Card
The process of applying for a green card without the need to leave the USA.
Adjustment of Status (AOS)
People who fall into this category are in the country legally, but only on a temporary basis.
Non-immigrants / Temporary Status
I was born in the Philippines to my parents, who are a Filipino citizen and an American citizen.
Am I considered a US citizen?
YES
True or False
After being naturalized, I will receive my U.S. Passport
False.
Naturalized citizen will receive a certificate of Naturalization
The length of the wait for family reunification will depend on what factors?
Whether the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or LPR
The relative’s country of origin
Type of relationship (ex: spouse comes sooner than a brother)
I am a widow of a US citizen; can I apply for NAT being a green card holder of 3 years?
No.
What is the Best Practices for Observing the Rules
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They are responsible for providing immigration-related services such as processing immigrant and nonimmigrant benefits
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
It includes Border Patrol agents, as well as inspectors enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
What are the paths to obtaining a green card?
1. Adjustment of Status
2. Consular Processing
3. Concurrent Filing
What are the agencies that are under the Department of State (DOS)?
1. Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
2. Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA)
Process where a green card holder swears to the judge that they will follow the laws of the U.S.
Oath of Allegiance
Steps on how to become a US Citizen.
1. Apply for a US citizenship after 3 or 5 years of being an LPR
2. Pass the citizenship (Civic Test)
3. Show proficiency in English
4. No Serious Crimes
5. Take the Oath of Allegiance