Economic impact studyResearch into the dollars generated by an industry and how these dollars impact the economy through direct spending and the indirect impact of additional…
EcotourA tour designed to focus on preserving the environment, or to environmentally sensitive areas.
EcotourismTourism “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people,” according to The International…
Ecotourism certificationPrograms that cover businesses, services, and products that describe themselves as involved in ecotourism.
Educational and Cultural AffairsThe Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States…
Educational programmingActivities conducted in partnership with formal education institutions and which seek to meet both the institution’s specific education outcomes and the…
Educational tourA tour designed around an educational activity, such as studying art.
Educational/interpretive signageSimple sign or label that provides basic information to aid visitor in orientation to or understanding of the location.
Employment-based Visa CategoryVisa cases under these categories are processed based on an approved Form I-140 visa petition.
Errors and omissions insuranceInsurance coverage equivalent to malpractice insurance, protecting an agent’s or operator’s staff if an act of negligence, an error, or an omission…
EscortA person, usually employed by a tour operator, who accompanies a tour from departure to return as guide or trouble-shooter, or a person who performs such…
Escorted group tourA group tour that features a tour director who travels with the group throughout the trip to provide sightseeing commentary and coordinate all group…
Escorted serviceA prearranged travel program, usually for a group, with escort service. Fully escorted tours may also use local guide services.
Escrow accountsFunds placed in the custody of licensed financial institutions for safekeeping.
ESSTOEducational Seminar for State Travel Officials.
ESTAElectronic System for Travel Authorization ((ESTA)) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors (nationals from 37 participating…
Evidence of RelationshipIn keeping with our goal of immigration based on reuniting family and loved ones, an officer must be fully convinced that a petition is based on a…
Exchange VisitorA foreign citizen coming to the United States to participate in a particular program in education, training, research, or other authorized exchange…
Exchange Visitor Skills ListThe Exchange Visitor Skills List (J visas) is a list of fields of specialized knowledge and skills that are deemed necessary for the development of an…
extensionThe short single-stranded stretch of nucleotides remaining on a double-stranded DNA molecule, following treatment with a restriction endonuclease which…
Extension of StayExtending the length of time a visa holder is authorized to stay in the United States, when approved by USCIS.