visas

passport

Government-issued travel credential

• applicationFormal request document
• stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
• stampMark-making device

form · expiry · renewal · issue · petition · eligibility · verification · biometrics · photograph · validity

embassy

Official diplomatic residence abroad

• consulateForeign diplomatic office
• appointmentScheduled time for something
• processing timeDuration to complete computation

backlog · fee · interview · approval · denial · appeal · expedite · wait time · queue · requirements

green card

U.S. residency document

• work permitOfficial employment eligibility document
• residencyState of dwelling somewhere
• permanent residentOne who stays indefinitely

citizenship · naturalization · asylum · refugee · deportation · sponsorship · adjustment of status · dual nationality · expatriate · emigrant

checkpoint

Inspection station on route

• customsTraditional practices or import taxes
• entryAccess or submission
• arrivalAct of reaching destination

departure · crossing · control · officer · inspection · clearance · port of entry · queue · landing card · declaration

tourism

Leisure travel sector

• destinationIntended arrival point
• itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
• vacationLeisure time away

holiday · backpacking · globetrotting · sightseeing · adventure · excursion · journey · voyage · pilgrimage · safari

• travel safetytravel advisories, travel warnings, travel insurance, travel security, emergency contacts
• traveling instructionstravel tips, itinerary, planning, maps, directions
• legal systemsconstitutional law, judiciary, criminal code, court system, penal code
• government officesDMV, bureau, agency, post office, administrative office
• Mexican Immigrationbraceros, Mexican Americans, Tejanos, migrants, undocumented
• migrant workersguest worker, migrant workers, seasonal worker, temporary worker, domestic workers