Glossary of Immigration Terms

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This glossary provides plain-language explanations of common terms used in U.S. immigration law and processes. Each entry links to a detailed page for further reading.

• Accredited Representative
• Asylum
• Biometrics
• Bond
• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
• EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review)
• FOIA Request
• Form I-130
• Form I-485
• Form I-589
• Form I-765
• Green Card
• Individual Hearing
• Interpreter
• Lawful Permanent Resident
• Legal Aid Clinic
• Master Calendar Hearing
• Notario Fraud
• Notice to Appear (NTA)
• Parole
• Pro Bono
• Public Charge
• Refugee
• Removal Proceedings
• Sponsor
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
• USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
• Undocumented
• Work Authorization

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