PETITION (IMMIGRATION)
\pətˈɪʃən ˌɪmɪɡɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \pətˈɪʃən ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən], \p_ə_t_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n__ ˌɪ_m_ɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A formal request for a green card or a specific nonimmigrant (temporary) visa. In many cases, the petition must be filed by someone sponsoring the immigrant, such as a family member or employer. After the petition is approved, the immigrant may submit the actual visa or green card application.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.