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Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status

The legal right to live permanently in the United States, commonly known as having a 'green card'.

Nonimmigrant

A foreign national who comes to the U.S. temporarily for a specific purpose, such as work, study, or tourism, and holds a specific type of visa.

Age-out

The process where a child dependent on a parent's immigration application turns 21 years old, thereby losing their status as a 'child' under immigration law and often becoming ineligible for a green card through that application.

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

The main body of law governing immigration to the United States.

Dependent Child

For immigration purposes, generally an unmarried person under 21 years of age who is related to a primary visa holder or applicant.

Priority Date

The date an immigrant petition or labor certification was filed, which generally determines a person's place in the queue for an immigrant visa.