Glossary: US visas and green cards
These glossary entries cover US visas and green cards. Each entry opens with a short definition, then gives an example, related terms and a primary source. Terms about law, tax or immigration cite the official source on their own page.
Glossary terms
- H-1B
- Cap-Exempt H-1B
- LCA (Labor Condition Application)
- Prevailing Wage
- H-1B Grace Period (60 Days)
- Cap-Gap Extension
- Visa Sponsorship
- OPT (Optional Practical Training)
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- STEM OPT Extension
- CPT (Curricular Practical Training)
- SEVIS
- Form I-20
- EAD (Employment Authorization Document)
- H-4 Visa
- O-1 Visa
- L-1 Visa
- TN Visa
- PERM Labor Certification
- Priority Date
- NIW (National Interest Waiver)
- Form I-140
- Visa Bulletin
- Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
- Adjustment of Status
- Consular Processing
- Form I-797 (Notice of Action)
- Request for Evidence (RFE)
- Premium Processing
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