1
: an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed
2
: a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document
: to give a visa to (a passport)
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Basel Touchan, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Past initiatives like special visas to attract global talent demonstrate that strategic interventions can address skill shortages.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Many are on work visas who work high-paying jobs, pay taxes, and own homes, yet still lack a path to citizenship.
—Basel Touchan, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Past initiatives like special visas to attract global talent demonstrate that strategic interventions can address skill shortages.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Younger expats can work remotely or rely on savings, while others explore can visa programs for specific work sectors.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Visa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visa. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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vi·sa
ˈvē-zə, -sə 
: an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed
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