The Immigration Glossary below explains terms of art in the US immigration and US visa processes. These terms tend to be very specialized and may not have the same meanings as they do in casual language. more »

Employers have certain responsibilities for compliance under US immigration law during the hiring process. So penalties can apply for violations of I-9 requirements. more »

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 »

Dual intent is a concept–a legal fiction–used in US immigration law to determine whether an individual with a temporary visa or temporary visa status may be allowed to file a green card petition. more »