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This Flyer, “Domestic Travel Information for Visa Holders” was created by American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and explains as a Visa Holder it is important for you to know your Status, ICE has detained individuals at airports while traveling domestically based on passenger data, including legal Status. Review this AILA Flyer to understand the risks of traveling within the United States and how best to avoid them.

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The Status – The legal category assigned to you by an immigration officer when you enter the United States, often shown on your I-94 arrival record. It determines what you are allowed to do day to day, including whether you may study or work.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated policy guidance as part of their Policy Manual to further explain the types of evidence needed to evaluate and determine eligibility for extraordinary ability EB-1 immigrant visa. Please review the USCIS News Alert for more details, “USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability“! 

The EB-1 visa is an employment-based visa available for extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives. 

 
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Most citizens of foreign countries must first obtain a U.S. Visa to enter the United States, which is normally placed in the traveler’s passport. You must check the requirements for each country when it comes to visa regulations to enter this country! Below is the link to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (Travel.State.Gov) Website which includes Frequently Asked Questions, About Visas – The Basics! This web page includes questions and answers on Visa Types, After Visa Issuance, Visa Validity and many others. 

 
Frequently Asked Questions > About Visas – The Basics 

 
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