The date from which a green card filing officially begins. The priority date determines your place in the quota. The number of immigrant or non-immigrant visas available during a particular year for certain types of visa categories. Not all visa categories have quotas. Check the quota page for details on each visa.
Many immigrants facing removal have the right to a deportation hearing.
A temporary status which allows foreign victims of war or natural disaster to live and work in the US for a limited period of time. Visa Waiver Program Visitors from certain countries may be eligible to enter the US for 90 days without having to apply for a visa. Learn more about this program and its limitations by visiting the visa waiver page.