Immigration Petition
/ˌɪmɪɡˈreɪʃən pəˈtɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written request submitted to an immigration authority seeking permission for a foreign national to enter, remain, or change status in a country.
The attorney filed an immigration petition to sponsor her client's visa application.
Forms
- immigration petition
- immigration petitions
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Commentary
Typically filed by a petitioner acting on behalf of a beneficiary, specifying the legal basis for eligibility under immigration statutes.
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