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Immediate Relatives
"Immediate relatives" of United States citizens may qualify for a visa under this category to immigrate to the United States. Visas are immediately available to individuals in this category, and there are no numerical or worldwide level limitations to the number of visas that may be issued in this category. An individual qualifies as an "immediate relative" if s/he is:
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First Preference (EB-1)
The EB-1 visa allows the following categories of individuals to immigrate to the United States: 1) individuals of "extraordinary ability"; 2) "outstanding" professors and researchers; and 3) transferring executives and managers. The annual allocation of EB-1 visas is approximately 40,000. No labor certification is required and individuals that qualify under the first category ("extraordinary ability" ) may self petition (as opposed to petition by an employer).
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Business Visitor (B-1)
The B-1 visa allows an individual to enter the United States on a temporary basis for business purposes. Business activities under a B-1 visa are limited to those which do not involve receiving a salary or income from a United States source (e.g. meetings, conferences, trade shows, training, etc.). Individuals entering the United States to work will require an employment visa.
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Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status is the procedure by which one becomes a lawful permanent resident of the United States. In order to be eligible for adjustment of status an individual must:
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Naturalization is the process by which an individual becomes a United States citizen. Citizenship can be conferred through birth in the United States, a United States territory, or birth to a citizen parent. Citizenship can also be acquired administratively.
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