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Glossary of Immigration Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following immigration terms and abbreviations. These are common immigration terms used at USCIS offices, United States Embassies, and United States Consulates. You will also find these terms in immigration forms
and other legal documents.
Our Glossary of Immigration Terms is organized in alphabetical order and divided into sections due to its extensive size. Use the menu below to locate the term you are looking for.
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H-1B Worker
The classification of an individual who qualifies to perform a specialty occupation in the U.S. The current period is three years with an option to renew the H-1B visa for another 3 years after the first period is over.
Hemispheric Ceilings
The legal numerical limitations on the number of immigrants entering the United States from all over the world.
Household Income
The calculation of the income used to determine whether a sponsor meets the minimum income requirements under Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
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