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Visa Information
Immigrant Visas
An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the
United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans
to seek employment in the United States. U.S. immigration law provides for
the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories: immediate relatives,
family based, employment based and Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, known
as the "green card" lottery.
Family Based Immigration
Persons seeking to immigrate in one of the family based preference categories
will qualify for immigrant status only if they have the necessary relationship
to a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident as described below.
Note: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins cannot sponsor
a relative for immigration.
Unmarried Son or Daughter over the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
Spouse or Unmarried Son or Daughter of a Lawful Permanent Resident
Married Son or Daughter of a U.S. Citizen
Brother or Sister of a U.S. Citizen
Student Visas
A student wishing to attend a university or other academic institution
in the United States requires a student (F-1) visa; those wishing to attend
a vocational or non-academic institution require an M-1 visa. Holders
of visitor (B-2) visas and those who have entered the United States visa
free under the Visa Waiver Program are prohibited from entering into full-time
study. Contact the Fulbright Commission Educational Advisory Service for
information about studying at colleges and universities in the United
States.
U.S. Embassy London, 2005 Public Holidays |
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Public Holiday |
Date |
Day Observed |
(A)=American holiday
(L)=Local holiday |
2005 |
| New Year’s Day |
January 1, 2005 |
Monday, January 3, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
3rd Monday in January |
Monday, January 17, 2005 |
(A) |
| Presidents Day |
3rd Monday in February |
Monday, February 21, 2005 |
(A) |
| Good Friday |
March 25, 2005 |
Friday, March 25, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Easter Monday |
March 28, 2005 |
Monday, March 28, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| May Day Holiday |
1st Monday in May |
Monday, May 2, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Memorial Day/Spring Bank Holiday |
Last Monday in May |
Monday, May 30, 2005 |
(A) (L - United Kingdom) |
| Independence Day |
July 4, 2004 |
Monday, July 4, 2005 |
(A) |
| Summer Bank Holiday |
August 29, 2005 |
Monday, August 29, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Labor Day |
1st Monday in September |
Monday, September 5, 2005 |
(A) |
| Columbus Day |
2nd Monday in October |
Monday, October 10, 2005 |
(A) |
| Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2005 |
Friday, November 11, 2005 |
(A) |
| Thanksgiving Day |
4th Thursday in November |
Thursday, November 24, 2005 |
(A) |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2005 |
Monday, December 26, 2005 |
(A)(L - United Kingdom) |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2005 |
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
2006 |
| New Year’s Day |
January 1, 2006 |
Monday, January 2, 2006 |
(A) (L - United Kingdom) |
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Consulate General
Belfast, 2005 Public Holidays |
|
Public Holiday |
Date |
Day Observed |
(A)=American holiday
(L)=Local holiday |
2005 |
| New Year’s Day |
January 1, 2005 |
Monday, January 02, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
3rd Monday in January |
Monday, January 17, 2005 |
(A) |
| Presidents Day |
3rd Monday in February |
Monday, February 21, 2005 |
(A) |
| St Patrick’s Day |
March 17, 2005 |
Thursday, March 17, 2005 |
(L - Northern Ireland) |
| Good Friday |
March 25, 2005 |
Friday, March 25, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Easter Monday |
March 28, 2005 |
Monday, March 28, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Easter Tuesday |
March 29, 2005 |
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 |
(L - Northern Ireland) |
| May Day Holiday |
1st Monday in May |
Monday, May 2, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Memorial Day/Spring Bank Holiday |
Last Monday in May |
Monday, May 30, 2005 |
(A) (L - United Kingdom) |
| Independence Day |
July 4, 2005 |
Monday, July 4, 2005 |
(A) |
| Orangeman's Day |
July 12, 2005 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 |
(L - Northern Ireland) |
| Orangeman's Day |
July 13, 2005 |
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 |
(L - Northern Ireland) |
| Summer Bank Holiday |
Last Monday in August |
Monday, August 29, 2005 |
(L -United Kingdom) |
| Labor Day |
1st Monday in September |
Monday, September 5, 2005 |
(A) |
| Columbus Day |
2nd Monday in October |
Monday, October 10, 2005 |
(A) |
| Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2004 |
Friday, November 11, 2005 |
(A) |
| Thanksgiving Day |
4th Thursday in November |
Thursday, November 24, 2005 |
(A) |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2005 |
Monday, December 26, 2005 |
(A)(L - United Kingdom) |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2005 |
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
2006 |
| New Year's Day |
January 1, 2006 |
Monday, January 02, 2006 |
(A) (L - United Kingdom) |
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Consulate General
Edinburgh, 2005 Public Holidays |
|
Public Holday |
Date |
Day Observed |
(A)=American holiday
(L)=Local holiday |
2005 |
| New Year’s Day |
January 1, 2005 |
Monday, January 3, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Bank Holiday |
January 2, 2005 |
Tuesday, January 4, 2005 |
(L - Scotland) |
| Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
3rd Monday in January |
Monday, January 17, 2005 |
(A) |
| Presidents Day |
3rd Monday in February |
Monday, February 21, 2005 |
(A) |
| Good Friday |
March 25, 2005 |
Friday, March 25, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Easter Monday |
March 28, 2005 |
Monday, March 28, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Spring Holiday |
April 18, 2005 |
Monday, April 18, 2005 |
(L - Scotland) |
| May Day Holiday |
1st Monday in May |
Monday, May 2, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
| Victoria Day |
May 23, 2005 |
Monday, May 23, 2005 |
(L - Scotland) |
| Memorial Day/Spring Bank Holiday |
Last Monday in May |
Monday, May 30, 2005 |
(A) (L - United Kingdom) |
| Independence Day |
July 4, 2005 |
Monday, July 4, 2005 |
(A) |
| Summer Bank Holiday |
First Monday in August |
Monday, August 1, 2005 |
(L - Scotland) |
| Labor Day |
1st Monday in September |
Monday, September 5, 2005 |
(A) |
| Columbus Day |
2nd Monday in October |
Monday, October 10, 2005 |
(A) |
| Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2005 |
Friday, November 11, 2005 |
(A) |
| Thanksgiving Day |
4th Thursday in November |
Thursday, November 24, 2005 |
(A) |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2005 |
Monday, December 26, 2005 |
(A)(L - United Kingdom) |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2005 |
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 |
(L - United Kingdom) |
2006 |
| New Year’s Day |
January 1, 2006 |
Monday, January 2, 2006 |
(A)(L - United Kingdom) |
| Bank Holiday |
January 2, 2006 |
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 |
(L = Scotland) |
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