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Newcomer ImmigrationStatus Newcomers, non U.S. citizens, may have various types of statuswhen they come to the U.S. The system is complex, confusing, and broken. However, below aresome of the common categories. International visitor-temporary visa (not classified as immigrant) International student Out of status, undocumented, “illegal”. Temporary work visa Employment visa: might eventually lead to LPR Status Refugee or asylee (someone who meets UNHCR and DOS definitions of fleeingwar or oppression and accepted to U.S.) After a year, this can transition to LPR.
Legal PermanentResident (LPR) Also known as “Green Card” holder even though the card is notgreen: goal for newcomers who want to eventually transition tobecoming a U.S. citizen. After 5 years as an LPR, with good moral character, meetingphysical presence and residency requirements, a person mayinitiate the citizenship application. S/he must be at least 18 yearsof age and successfully pass the U.S. citizenship test. An estimated 70,000 to 80,000 NC LPR’s are eligible for citizenshipand the number is expected to continue to increase dramatically. THE GOAL: Naturalized U.S. Citizen
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