Glossary | MigrateTo.us

Protection in the U.S. for people who fear persecution in their home country.

A legal protection status granted under U.S. immigration law after meeting statutory criteria.

Asylee, Refugee, Withholding of removal

A trained legal representative authorized by DOJ to help with immigration matters through a recognized nonprofit.

An individual accredited by EOIR to represent persons before DHS and/or EOIR through a recognized organization.

Recognized organization, EOIR

The federal office that manages immigration courts.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review within the U.S. Department of Justice.

Immigration court, DOJ

A person with permission to live permanently in the U.S., often called a green card holder.

A noncitizen with lawful permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Green card, Naturalization

A scam where someone falsely claims legal authority to provide immigration legal services.

Consumer fraud involving unauthorized immigration legal practice or deceptive representation of qualifications.

Scam, Unauthorized practice

Temporary permission to enter or remain in the U.S. under specific legal authority.

Discretionary admission or stay authorized under immigration law for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.

Parolee, Humanitarian

Estimated timelines agencies publish for certain forms and offices.

Administrative estimates representing historical workload patterns for form adjudication.

Receipt number, Service center

Temporary protection for eligible nationals of countries designated due to unsafe conditions.

A statutory designation allowing eligible nationals to remain and potentially work during designated periods.

Designation, Re-registration