Acronyms Flashcards
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DOL
Department of Labor
NIW
National Interest Waiver
-granted to individuals who are exceptionally talented in their field
-benes can apply for this themselves
AOS
adjustment of status
-used to apply for a green card by submitting I-485
-final step in the EB-2 residence process
COS
change of status
SEVIS
Student Exchange and Visitor Information System
SEVP
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
USCIS
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
CBP
Customs and Border Protection
FN
foreign national
PERM
permanent electronic review management
-permanent employment certification
EAD
employment authorization document
-required for F-1 OPT and J-2s
DOS
Department of State
-runs US Consulates and Embassies around the world, issues visas abroad, immigrant processing abroad, US citizen services, and foreign policy
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
EOS
extension of status
LCA
Labor Condition Application
LPR
lawful permanent resident
-green card holder who is allowed to live and work permanently in the US
NIV
non immigrant visa
SSA
social security administration
SOC
standard occupational classification
-classifies all workers into one of 867 detailed occupations
DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
-not a status, but a decision not to deport
RPS
restricted parties screening
-part of the export controls process
PI
Principal Investigator
-person running a research lab
ARO
Alternate Responsible Officer
-person recognized and authorized by DOS to support the responsible officer to advise and assist J-1 exchange visitors in areas of federal laws and regulations, and to administer federal forms that are related to the status/activities of J-1 exchange visitors
EEOC
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-agency that enforces federal laws that prohibit discrimination against a job applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
