| 释义 |
`1`petition (immigration) `2`
"Nolo Everybody's Legal Dictionary":
The first formal request for a green card or a specific nonimmigrant (temporary) visa. In many cases, the petition must be filed by someone sponsoring the immigrant, such as a family member or employer. That's because the purpose of most visa petitions is to show documents -- such as birth certificates or job offers -- that demonstrate the immigrant's qualifications for the particular visa or green card. After the petition is approved, the immigrant may submit the actual visa or green card application.
See Topic: Immigration & Green Cards |