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Affidavit of Support Form I-864

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signatures on form 149870463; Affidavit of Support Form I-864The I-864 Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is a legally enforceable contract between the sponsor of an immigrant and the US Government that ensures that immigrant’s financial support in the United States. more »

Immigration Glossary

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Dictionary ED000049; Immigration GlossaryThe Immigration Glossary below explains how certain words are used in the US immigration and US visa processes, since these terms tend to be specialized terms of art, and may not have the same meanings as they do in every day language. more »

Immigration Penalties: Employers

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Closeup of chain link fence 87710200; Immigration Penalties: EmployersEmployers have certain responsibilities under US immigration law during the hiring process, and penalties apply for violations of I-9 requirements. more »

J-1 Waiver

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Maze of Hedges 92880105; J-1 WaiverJ-1 Visa holders who are restricted by the 2-year J-1 home residence requirement (or home country physical presence requirement, or Section 212(e) restriction), under § 212(e) of the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA), may seek a waiver of that requirement, known as a J-1 Waiver, in one of 5 ways. more »

What Is Dual Intent?

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US Nonimmigrant Visa; What Is Dual Intent?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 »