The Immigrant Visa (IV) Control System manages US screening and authorization of foreign nationals for permanent entry. It tracks applications, verifies eligibility, and enforces legal and security requirements. It is a critical part of the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Overall, it manages the numerical limitations on annual US immigrant visa issuance.

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The two year J-1 home residence requirement restricts certain J-1 visa holders from changing to some other US visa categories until they can show that they have either satisfied or waived the J-1 Home Residence Requirement. more »