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Glossary of Immigration Terms & Legal Terms Begining with V

Venue

The geographic area in which a court has jurisdiction. A change of venue is a change or transfer of a case from one judicial district to another.

Verdict

The decision of a trial jury or a judge that determines the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant, or that determines the final outcome of a civil case.

Visa

A U.S. visa allows the bearer to apply for entry to the U.S. in a certain classification (e.g. student (F visas), visitor (B visas), temporary worker (H visas)). A visa does not grant t
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Visa Expiration Date

From travel.state.gov The visa expiration date is shown on the visa. This means the visa is valid, or can be used from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel for th
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Visa Numbers

From travel.state.gov Congress establishes the amount of immigration each year. Immigration for immediate relatives is unlimited; however, preference categories are limited. To distribu
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Visa Validity

From travel.state.gov This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel for the same purpose for visas, when the vi
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Visa Waiver

A program which allows citizens of certain selected countries, traveling temporarily to the United States under the nonimmigrant admission classes of visitors for pleasure and visitors
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Visa Waiver Program

From travel.state.gov Citizens of participating countries meeting the Visa Waiver Program requirements to may be allowed to enter the United States as visitors for pleasure or business
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Voir Dire

Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors, to ascertain their qualifications and determine any basis for challenge.

Voluntary Departure

The departure of an alien from the United States without an order of removal. The departure may or may not have been preceded by a hearing before an immigration judge. An alien allowed
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Voluntary Service Program

From travel.state.gov An organized project that a religious or nonprofit charitable organization does to provide help to the poor or needy or to further a religious or charitable cause.
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Voluntary Transfer

A transfer of a debtor's property with the debtor's consent.

VWP

The Visa Waiver Program