Class of Immigrant Non Description Section of Law...

Class of Admission

Immigrant / Non‐Immigrant Status

Description Section of Law

A‐1 Non‐ImmigrantAmbassador, public minister, career diplomatic or consular officer, and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(i) of the INA

A‐2 Non‐ImmigrantOther foreign government official or employee and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(ii) of the INA

A‐3 Non‐ImmigrantAttendant, servant, or personal employee of A‐1 or A‐2 and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(iii) of the INA

A36 ImmigrantMarried Amerasian son or daughter of a U.S. citizen born in Cambodia, Korea, Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam.

Sec. 203(a)(3) of the INA and 204(g) as added by PL 97‐359 (Oct. 22, 1982)

A37 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as A31 or A36.Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 204(g) as added by PL 97‐359 (Oct. 22, 1982)

A38 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as A31 or A36.Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 204(g) as added by PL 97‐359 (Oct. 22, 1982)

AM1 ImmigrantAmerasian born in Vietnam after Jan. 1, 1962 and before Jan. 1, 1976, who was fathered by a U.S. citizen.

Sec. 584(b)(1)(A) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AM2 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as AM1 or AM6. Sec. 584(b)(1)(B) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AM3 ImmigrantMother, guardian, or next‐of‐kin of an alien classified as AM1 or AM6, and spouse or child of the mother, guardian, or next‐of‐kin.

Sec. 584(b)(1)(C) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AM6 ImmigrantAmerasian born in Vietnam after Jan. 1, 1962 and before Jan. 1, 1976, who was fathered by a U.S. citizen.

Sec. 584(b)(1)(A) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AM7 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as AM1 or AM6. Sec. 584(b)(1)(B) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AM8 ImmigrantMother, guardian, or next‐of‐kin of an alien classified as AM1 or AM6, and spouse or child of the mother, guardian, or next‐of‐kin.

Sec. 584(b)(1)(C) of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

AS Immigrant Asylee Applicant with work authorization. Sec. 208 of the INAAS1 Immigrant Approved Asylee Principal. Sec. 208 of the INA

AS2 Immigrant Approved Spouse of Asylee. Sec. 208 of the INAAS3 Immigrant Approved Child of Asylee. Sec. 208 of the INA

AS6 Immigrant Asylee principal.Sec. 209(b) of the INA as added by PL 96‐212 (Mar. 17, 1980)

AS7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as AS6.Sec. 209(b) of the INA as added by PL 96‐212 (Mar. 17, 1980)

AS8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as AS6.Sec. 209(b) of the INA as added by PL 96‐212 (Mar. 17, 1980)

AY Immigrant Asylee admission. Sec. 208 of the INA

B‐1 Non‐Immigrant Temporary visitor for business (including Peace Corps). Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the INA

B11 Immigrant Self‐petition unmarried son/daughter of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B12 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B11 or B16. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B16 Immigrant Self‐petition unmarried son/daughter of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B17 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B11 or B16. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B‐2 Non‐Immigrant Temporary visitor for pleasure. Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the INAB20 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B24 or B29. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B21 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of legal permanent resident. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B22 Immigrant Self‐petition child of legal permanent resident. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B23 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B21, B22, B26, or B27. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B24 ImmigrantSelf‐petition unmarried son/daughter of legal permanent resident.

Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B25 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B24 or B29. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B26 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of legal permanent resident. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B27 Immigrant Self‐petition child of legal permanent resident. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B28 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B21, B22, B26, or B27. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B29 ImmigrantSelf‐petition unmarried son/daughter of legal permanent resident.

Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B31 Immigrant Self‐petition married son/daughter of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B32 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as B31 or B36. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B33 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B31 or B36. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B36 Immigrant Self‐petition married son/daughter of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

B37 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as B31 or B36. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)B38 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as B31 or B36. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BC1 ImmigrantAlien entering the United States to work as broadcaster or for a grantee for the IBCB of BBG.

Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 (Nov. 22, 2000) International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BC2 Immigrant (IBCB of BBG) Spouse of BC1.Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 Nov. 22, 2000)International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BC3 Immigrant ( IBCB of BBG) Child of BC1.Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 Nov. 22, 2000)International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BC6 ImmigrantAlien entering the United States to work as broadcaster or for a grantee for the IBCB of BBG.

Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 (Nov. 22, 2000) International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BC7 Immigrant (IBCB of BBG) Spouse of BC6.Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 Nov. 22, 2000) International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BC8 Immigrant (IBCB of BBG) Child of BC6.Sec. 101(a)(27) of the INA as added by PL 106‐536 Nov. 22, 2000) International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBCB of BBG)

BE Non‐ImmigrantBering Strait Agreement: visa‐free travel for Russian citizens to designated areas of Alaska, restricted to indigenous tribes of specified areas of Siberia.

Sec. 212(d)(4) of the INA as added by the Bering Strait Agreement (Sept. 23, 1989)

BX1 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of legal permanent resident ‐ exempt. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BX2 Immigrant Self‐petition child of legal permanent resident ‐ exempt. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BX3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as BX1, BX2, BX6, or BX7. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BX6 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of legal permanent resident ‐ exempt. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BX7 Immigrant Self‐petition child of legal permanent resident ‐ exempt. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

BX8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as BX1, BX2, BX6, or BX7. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

C‐1 Non‐ImmigrantAlien in continuous and immediate transit through the United States.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the INA

C‐2 Non‐ImmigrantAlien in Transit to United Nations Headquarters District under Sec. 11 (3), (4), or (5) of the Headquarters Agreement with the United Nations.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the INA

C20 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as C24 or C29.Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C21 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C22 ImmigrantStep‐child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


C23 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as C21, C22, C26, or C27 (subject to country limitations).

Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C24 ImmigrantUnmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a step‐child of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)


C26 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


C27 ImmigrantStep‐child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


C28 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as C21, C22, C26, or C27 (subject to country limitations).


C29 ImmigrantUnmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a step‐child of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C‐3 Non‐ImmigrantForeign government official, members of immediate family, attendant, servant, or personal employee, in transit.

Sec. 212(d)(8) of the INA

C31 ImmigrantMarried son or daughter who is a step‐child of a U.S. citizen.

Sec. 203(a)(3) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C32 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as C31 or C36.Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)


C36 ImmigrantMarried son or daughter who is a step‐child of a U.S. citizen.

Sec. 203(a)(3) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

C37 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as C31 or C36. Sec. 203(d) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)


C51 Immigrant Employment creation immigrant (not in targeted area). Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the INA

C52 ImmigrantSpouse of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area).

Sec. 203(d) of the INA

C53 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area).


C56 Immigrant Employment creation immigrant (not in targeted area). Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the INA

C57 ImmigrantSpouse of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area).


C58 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area).


CC Non‐Immigrant Mass Migration Cuban Parolee. Sec. 212 of the INA

CF1 ImmigrantAlien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a U.S. citizen.


CF2 Immigrant Minor step‐child of an alien classified as CF1.Sec. 214(d) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

CH Non‐Immigrant Parole (Humanitarian). Sec. 212 of the INACH6 Immigrant Cuban‐Haitian entrant. Sec. 202 of PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)CP Non‐Immigrant Parole (Public Interest). Sec. 212 of the INA

CR1 Immigrant Spouse of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

CR2 Immigrant Step‐child of a U.S. citizen.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

CR6 Immigrant Spouse of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

CR7 Immigrant Step‐child of a U.S. citizen.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA and 216 as added by PL 99‐639 (Nov. 10, 1986)

CU6 Immigrant Cuban refugee.Sec. 1 of PL 89‐732 (Nov. 2, 1966) as amended by PL 94‐571 (Oct. 20, 1976)

CU7 Immigrant Non‐Cuban spouse or child of an alien classified as a CU6.Sec. 1 of PL 89‐732 (Nov. 2, 1966) as amended by PL 94‐571 (Oct. 20, 1976)

CW‐1 Non‐ImmigrantCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) ‐Only Transitional Worker.

Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, PL 110 ‐ 229 (May 8, 2008). See also, 8 CFR 214.2(w)

CW‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse and children of CW‐1.Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, PL 110 ‐ 229 (May 8, 2008). See also, 8 CFR 214.2(w)

CX1 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


CX2 ImmigrantStep‐child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations)


CX3 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations).


CX6 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


CX7 ImmigrantStep‐child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


CX8 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations).


D‐1 Non‐ImmigrantAlien crewman on a vessel or aircraft temporarily in the United States, departing on same vessel or airline of arrival.

Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(i) and Sec. 252 (a)(1) of the INA as interpreted by 8 CFR Sec. 252.1(d)

D‐2 Non‐ImmigrantAlien crewman departing on vessel other than one of arrival.

Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(ii) and Sec. 252 (a)(2) of the INA as interpreted by 8 CFR Sec. 252.1(d)

DA Non‐Immigrant Advance Parole (District). Sec. 212 of the INA

DS1 ImmigrantCreation of a record of lawful permanent resident status for individuals born under diplomatic status in the United States.

8 CFR 101.3 as revised effective Feb. 10, 1982 (Federal Register, Vol. 47, p. 940: Jan. 8, 1982)

DT Non‐Immigrant Parolee (District / Port of Entry). Sec. 212 of the INA

DV1 Immigrant Diversity immigrant.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

DV2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

DV3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

DV6 Immigrant Diversity immigrant.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

DV7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

DV8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the INA as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

E‐1 Non‐Immigrant Treaty trader, spouse and children. Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the INA

E10 ImmigrantChild of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18.


E11 Immigrant Priority worker ‐ alien with extraordinary ability. Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the INA

E12 Immigrant Priority worker ‐ outstanding professor or researcher. Sec. 203(b)(1)(B) of the INA

E13 ImmigrantPriority worker ‐ certain multinational executive or manager.

Sec. 203(b)(1)(C) of the INA

E14 ImmigrantSpouse of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18.


E15 ImmigrantChild of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18.


E16 Immigrant Priority worker ‐ alien with extraordinary ability. Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the INA

E17 Immigrant Priority worker ‐ outstanding professor or researcher. Sec. 203(b)(1)(B) of the INA

E18 ImmigrantPriority worker ‐ certain multinational executive or manager.

Sec. 203(b)(1)(C) of the INA

E19 ImmigrantSpouse of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18.


E‐2 Non‐Immigrant Treaty investor, spouse and children. Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the INA

E21 ImmigrantProfessional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability.

Sec. 203(b)(2) of the INA

E22 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as E21 or E26. Sec. 203(d) of the INAE23 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as E21 or E26. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

E26 ImmigrantProfessional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability.

Sec. 203(b)(2) of the INA

E27 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as E21 or E26. Sec. 203(d) of the INAE28 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as E21 or E26. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

E2C Non‐ImmigrantCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) ‐ only E2 investors, spouse and children.

Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, PL 110 ‐ 229 (May 8, 2008). See also, 8 CFR 214.2(e)

E‐3 Non‐Immigrant

Australian Free Trade Agreement (Principal Alien, spouse and child): issued to Australian nationals coming to work in "specialty occupations".

Sec. 101(a)(15) (E)(iii) as added by the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005)

E30 ImmigrantChild of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.


E31 Immigrant Alien who is a skilled worker. Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of the INA

E32 ImmigrantProfessional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession.

Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the INA

E34 ImmigrantSpouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.


E35 ImmigrantChild of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.


E36 Immigrant Alien who is a skilled worker. Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of the INA

E37 ImmigrantProfessional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession.

Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the INA

E39 ImmigrantSpouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.


E56 Immigrant Employment creation immigrant. Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the INAE57 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as E51 or E56. Sec. 203(d) of the INAE58 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as E51 or E56. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

EC6 Immigrant Alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102‐404 (Oct. 9, 1992)

EC7 Immigrant Spouse of alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102‐404 (Oct. 9, 1992)

EC8 Immigrant Child of alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102‐404 (Oct. 9, 1992)

EW0 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

EW3 ImmigrantOther worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the INA

EW4 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. Sec. 203(d) of the INAEW5 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

EW8 ImmigrantOther worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the INA

EW9 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

EX1 ImmigrantSchedule‐A worker (RN/PT, professional & science/arts, exceptional ability).

Sec. 502 of the Real ID Act of 2005

EX2 Immigrant Spouse of EX1 or EX6.Sec. 502 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005).

EX3 Immigrant Child of EX1 or EX6.Sec. 502 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005).

EX6 Immigrant Schedule ‐ A worker.Sec. 502 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005).

EX7 Immigrant Spouse of EX1 or EX6.Sec. 502 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005).

EX8 Immigrant Child of EX1 or EX6.Sec. 502 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005).

F‐1 Non‐Immigrant Student, academic or language program. Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the INAF11 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(1) of the INAF12 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F11 or F16. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF16 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(1) of the INAF17 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F11 or F16. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of F‐1. Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(ii) of the INAF20 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

F21 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the INA

F22 ImmigrantChild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


F23 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as F21, F22, F26, or F27 (subject to country limitations).


F24 ImmigrantUnmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien.

Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the INA

F25 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

F26 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


F27 ImmigrantChild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).


F28 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as F21, F22, F26, or F27 (subject to country limitations).


F29 ImmigrantUnmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien.

Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the INA

F‐3 Non‐Immigrant Canadian or Mexican national commuter student.Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(iii) of the INA as added by PL 107‐274, Sec. 2(a) (Nov. 2, 2002)

F31 Immigrant Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(3) of the INAF32 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as F31 or F36. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF33 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F31 or F36. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF36 Immigrant Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(3) of the INA

F37 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as F31 or F36. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF38 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F31 or F36. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF41 Immigrant Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(4) of the INAF42 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as F41 or F46. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF43 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F41 or F46. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF46 Immigrant Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 203(a)(4) of the INAF47 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as F41 or F46. Sec. 203(d) of the INAF48 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as F41 or F46. Sec. 203(d) of the INA

FSM Non‐Immigrant Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia.Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, PL 99‐239 and PL 99‐259

FX1 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).

Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the INA

FX2 ImmigrantChild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


FX3 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as FX1, FX2, FX6, or FX7 (exempt from country limitations).

Sec. 203(d) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the INA

FX6 ImmigrantSpouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


FX7 ImmigrantChild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).


FX8 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as FX1, FX2, FX6, or FX7 (exempt from country limitations).

Sec. 203(d) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the INA

G‐1 Non‐ImmigrantPrincipal resident representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization, staff, and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(i) of the INA

G‐2 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary representative of recognized foreign member government to an international organization, and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(ii) of the INA

G‐3 Non‐ImmigrantRepresentative of nonrecognized or nonmember foreign government to international organization, and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iii) of the INA

G‐4 Non‐ImmigrantOfficer or employee of international organization and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iv) of the INA

G‐5 Non‐ImmigrantAttendant, servant, or personal employee of G‐1, G‐2, G‐3, or G‐4, and members of immediate family.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(v) of the INA

GA6 ImmigrantIraqi National whose application for asylum was processed in Guam between September 1,1996 and April 30, 1997, adjusting to lawful permanent residence in the U.S.

Sec. 128 of PL 105‐277 (Oct. 20, 1998)

GA7 Immigrant Spouse of GA6. Sec. 128 of PL 105‐277 (Oct. 20, 1998)GA8 Immigrant Child of GA6. Sec. 128 of PL 105‐277 (Oct. 20, 1998)

GB Non‐ImmigrantTemporary visitor for business admitted without visa to Guam under the Guam Visa Waiver Program.

Sec. 217 of the INA as added by IRCA, PL 99‐603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990)

GT Non‐ImmigrantTemporary visitor for pleasure admitted without visa to Guam under the Guam Visa Waiver Program.


H‐1B Non‐Immigrant

Temporary worker (other than registered nurse) with "specialty occupation" admitted on the basis of professional education, skills, and/or equivalent experience

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the INA as added by the Immigration Nursing Relief act of 1989, PL 101‐238, Sec. 3(a) (Dec. 18, 1989); revised by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 205(c) (Nov. 29, 1990)

H‐1B1 Non‐ImmigrantFree Trade, Singapore / Chile nationals to work in specialty occupations.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)(1) of the INA as added by the U.S.‐Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, PL 108‐77, Sec. 402 (Sept. 3, 2003), and amended by the U.S.‐Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, PL 108‐78, Sec. 402 (Sept. 3, 2003)

H‐1C Non‐ImmigrantRegistered nurse who will work in facilities that serve health professional shortage areas under provisions of the Nursing Relief for Disadvantage Areas Act of 1999

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of the INA as added by the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999, PL 106‐95, Sec. 2 (Nov. 12, 1999) and extended by PL 109‐423 (Dec. 20, 2006)

H‐2A Non‐Immigrant

Worker to perform agricultural services or labor of a temporary or seasonal nature when services are unavailable in the U.S. and will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the INA as added by IRCA, PL 99‐603, Sec. 301(a)(a) and Sec. 216(a)(1)(A) and (B) (Nov. 6, 1986)

H‐2B Non‐ImmigrantNonagricultural worker performing services of a temporary nature or labor unavailable in the United States.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the INA as added by IRCA, PL 99‐603, Sec. 301(a)(b) (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 205 (Nov. 29, 1990)

H‐2R Non‐ImmigrantReturning H‐2B worker not subject to the numerical cap (exempts returning workers from the H‐2B numerical cap for FY05, FY06, FY07), expires at the conclusion of FY 2007.

Title IV (section 401‐07) REAL ID Act of 2005, division B of PL 109‐13 (May 11, 2005), extended by PL 109‐364 Sec. 1074 (Oct. 17, 2006)

H‐3 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary trainee to receive instruction in any field except medical education.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(iii) of the INA

H‐3B Non‐Immigrant Special education training. Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(iii) of the INA

H‐4 Non‐ImmigrantSpouse or child of H‐1B, H‐1B1, H‐1C, H‐2A, H‐2B, H‐2R, or H‐3.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(H) of the INA

HA6 ImmigrantHaitian National adjusting status under the Haitian Refugee Fairness Act of 1998.

Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HA7 Immigrant Spouse of HA6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HA8 Immigrant Child of HA6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HA9 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of HA6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HB6 Immigrant

Haitian National who was paroled into the U.S. prior to December 31, 1995, after having been identified as having a credible fear of persecution, or paroled for emergent reasons or reasons deemed strictly in the public interest.

Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HB7 Immigrant Spouse of HB6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HB8 Immigrant Child of HB6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HB9 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of HB6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HC6 ImmigrantA Haitian National who entered the U.S. as a child prior to December 31, 1995, was orphaned before arrival in the U.S., and has remained parentless.

Sec. 902(b)(1)(C)(i) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HC7 Immigrant Spouse of HC6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HC8 Immigrant Child of HC6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HC9 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of HC6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HD6 ImmigrantA Haitian National who entered the U.S. as a child prior to December 31, 1995 and became orphaned after arrival.

Sec. 902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HD7 Immigrant Spouse of HD6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HD8 Immigrant Child of HD6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HD9 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of HD6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HE6 Immigrant

A Haitian National who entered the U.S. as a child prior to December 31, 1995 was abandoned by parents or guardians prior to April 1, 1998 and has remained abandoned.

Sec. 902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HE7 Immigrant Spouse of HE6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HE8 Immigrant Child of HE6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HE9 Immigrant Unmarried son or daughter of HE6.Sec. 902(b)(1)(A) of PL 105‐277. Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA Oct. 21, 1998)

HSC Non‐Immigrant See H‐1B1.

I Non‐ImmigrantRepresentative of foreign information media, spouse and children.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(I) of the INA

I51 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program, principal (targeted area).Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

I52 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as I51 or I56. Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

I53 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as I51 or I56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

I56 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program, principal (targeted area).Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

I57 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as I51 or I56. Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

I58 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as I51 or I56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA and Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

IB0 ImmigrantSelf‐petition battered or abused parent of U.S. citizen, residing with citizen and being battered by citizen.

Sec. 204(a)(1)(A) of the INA as amended by sec. 816 of PL 109‐162 (Jan. 5, 2006)

IB1 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)IB2 Immigrant Self‐petition child of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)IB3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as IB1 or IB6. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)

IB5 ImmigrantSelf‐petition battered or abused parent of U.S. citizen, residing with citizen and being battered by citizen.

Sec. 204(a)(1)(A) of the INA as amended by sec. 816 of PL 109‐162 (Jan. 5, 2006)

IB6 Immigrant Self‐petition spouse of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)IB7 Immigrant Self‐petition child of U.S. citizen. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)IB8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as IB1 or IB6. Sec. 40701 of PL 103‐322 (Sept. 13, 1994)IC6 Immigrant Indochinese refugee. Sec. 101 of PL 95‐145 (Oct. 28, 1977)

IC7 ImmigrantSpouse or child of an Indochinese refugee not qualified as a refugee on his or her own.

Sec. 101 of PL 95‐145 (Oct. 28, 1977)

ID6 Immigrant Indochinese Parolee. Sec. 586 of PL 106‐429

IF1 ImmigrantAlien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a U.S. citizen.

Sec. 214(d) of the INA as amended by PL 91‐225 (Apr. 7, 1970)

IF2 Immigrant Minor child of an alien classified as IF1.Sec. 214(d) of the INA as amended by PL 91‐225 (Apr. 7, 1970)

IN Non‐Immigrant Parolee (Indefinite). Sec. 212 of the INA

IR0 Immigrant Parent of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR1 Immigrant Spouse of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR2 Immigrant Child of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR3 Immigrant Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR4 Immigrant Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR5 Immigrant Parent of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR6 Immigrant Spouse of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR7 Immigrant Child of a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR8 Immigrant Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INAIR9 Immigrant Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen. Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA

IW1 Immigrant Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA as amended by PL 103‐416 (Oct. 7, 1994)

IW2 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as IW1 or IW6.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA as amended by PL 103‐416 (Oct. 7, 1994)

IW6 Immigrant Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA as amended by PL 103‐416 (Oct. 7, 1994)

IW7 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as IW1 or IW6.Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA as amended by PL 103‐416 (Oct. 7, 1994)

J‐1 Non‐Immigrant Exchange visitor. Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the INAJ‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of J‐1. Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the INA

K‐1 Non‐ImmigrantFiancé or fiancée of a U.S. citizen entering solely to conclude a valid marriage contract.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA

K‐2 Non‐Immigrant Child of K‐1. Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA

K‐3 Non‐ImmigrantSpouse of a U.S. citizen who is a beneficary of a petition for status as the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (I‐130).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA as added by the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act as part of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001, PL 106‐553, Sec. 1103(a) (Dec. 21, 2000)

K‐4 Non‐Immigrant Child accompanying or following to join a K‐3 alien.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA as added by the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act as part of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001, PL 106‐553, Sec. 1103(a) (Dec. 21, 2000)

L‐1 Non‐Immigrant

Intracompany transferee (executive, managerial, and specialized personnel entering to render services to a branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of the company of previous employment outside the United States).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the INA

L‐1A Non‐Immigrant Intracompany transferee (managers and executives). Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the INA

L‐1B Non‐Immigrant Intracompany transferee (specialized knowledge). Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the INAL‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of L‐1. Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the INA

LA6 ImmigrantCertain parolees from the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam who were denied refugee status and paroled between Aug. 15, 1988 and Sep. 30, 1999.

Sec. 599(E) of PL 101‐167 (Nov. 22, 1989, extended through September 30, 1999)

LB2 Immigrant Child of legalized alien. Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990).

M‐1 Non‐ImmigrantStudent pursuing a full course of study at an established vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution (other than in a language training program).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(i) of the INA as added by PL 97‐116, Sec. 2(a)(2) (Dec. 29, 1981)

M‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of M‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(ii) of the INA as added by PL 97‐116, Sec. 2(a)(2) (Dec. 29, 1981)

M‐3 Non‐ImmigrantCanadian or Mexican national commuter student (vocational student or other nonacademic student).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(iii) of the INA as added by PL 107‐274, Sec. 2(b) (Nov. 2, 2002)

M83 ImmigrantRefugee‐escapee previously admitted for lawful permanent resident status.

Fair Share Refugee Act, PL 86‐648 (Jul. 14, 1960)

M93 ImmigrantHungarian parolee previously admitted for lawful permanent resident status.

Hungarian Refugee Act, PL 85‐559 (Jul. 25, 1958)

MIS Non‐Immigrant Citizen of the Republic of Marshall Islands.Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, PL 99‐239 and PL 99‐258

ML Non‐Immigrant Parolee (Medical, Legal, Humanitarian). Sec. 212 of the INA

MR0 ImmigrantParent of a U.S. citizen presumed to be a lawful permanent resident alien ‐ Northern Mariana Islands.

Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the INA and PL 94‐241 (Mar. 24, 1976)

MR6 ImmigrantSpouse of a U.S. citizen presumed to be lawful permanent resident alien ‐ Northern Mariana Islands.


MR7 ImmigrantChild of a U.S. citizen presumed to be a lawful permanent resident alien ‐ Northern Mariana Islands.


N‐8 Non‐Immigrant Parent of an alien classified SK3 or SN3.Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(i) of the INA as added by IRCA, PL 99‐603, Sec. 312(b) (Nov. 6, 1986) and as amended by PL 105‐277, Div. C, Title IV, Sec. 421(b)(1) (Oct. 21, 1998)

N‐9 Non‐ImmigrantChild of N‐8 or of an alien classified SK1, SK2, SK4, SN1, SN2, or SN4.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(ii) of the INA as added by IRCA, PL 99‐603, Sec. 312(b) (Nov. 6, 1986) and as amended by PL 105‐277, Div. C, Title IV, Sec. 421(b)(2) (Oct. 21, 1998)

NA3 ImmigrantChild born during the temporary visit abroad of a mother who is a lawful permanent resident alien or national of the United States.

8 CFR, Sec. 211.1 and OI, Sec. 211

NATO‐1 Non‐Immigrant

Principal permanent representative of Member State to NATO (including any of its subsidiary bodies) resident in the United States and resident members of permanent representative's official staff; Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Assistant Secretaries General, and Executive Secretary of NATO; other permanent NATO officials of similar rank; and members of immediate family.

Art.12, 5 UST 1094; Art. 20, 5 UST 1098


Other representatives of Member States to NATO (including any of its subsidiary bodies) including representatives, advisors and technical experts of delegations, and members of the immediate family; dependents of member of a force entering in accordance with the provisions on the NATO Status‐of‐Forces Agreement or in accordance with the provisions of the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters; members of such a force if issued visas.

Art. 13, 5 UST 1094; Art. 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. 3, 4 UST 1796

NATO‐3 Non‐ImmigrantOfficial clerical staff accompanying a representative of Member State to NATO (including any of its subsidiary bodies) and members of immediate family.

Art. 14, 5 UST 1096

NATO‐4 Non‐ImmigrantOfficials of NATO (other than those classifiable under NATO‐1) and members of immediate family.

Art. 18, 5 UST 1098

NATO‐5 Non‐ImmigrantExperts, other than NATO officials classifiable under the symbol NATO‐4, employed on missions on behalf of NATO and their dependents.

Art. 21, 5 UST 1100


Members of a civilian component accompanying a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status‐of‐Forces Agreement; members of a civilian component attached to or employed by an Allied Headquarters under the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters Set Up Pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty; and their dependents.

Art. 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. 3, 5 UST 877

NATO‐7 Non‐ImmigrantAttendant, servant, or personal employee of NATO‐1, NATO‐2, NATO‐3, NATO‐4, NATO‐5, and NATO‐6 classes, and members of immediate family.

Arts. 12‐20,5 UST 1094‐1098

NC6 Immigrant(NACARA) Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence.

Sec. 202 of PL 105‐100(Nov. 19, 1997) Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)

NC7 Immigrant(NACARA) Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence as spouse of NC6.


NC8 Immigrant(NACARA) Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence as child of NC6.


NC9 Immigrant(NACARA) Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence as unmarried son/daughter of NC6.


NP8 ImmigrantAlien who filed and was qualified with investor status prior to June 1, 1978.

Sec. 19 of PL 97‐116 (Dec. 29, 1981)

NP9 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as NP8. Sec. 19 of PL 97‐116 (Dec. 29, 1981)

O‐1 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary worker with extraordinary ability/achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(i) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

O‐1A Non‐Immigrant Extraordinary ability alien non‐arts.Sec. 101(a)(15)(O) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

O‐1B Non‐Immigrant Extraordinary ability alien in the arts.Sec. 101(a)(15)(O) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

O1M Immigrant Native of Western Hemisphere Countries. Sec. 101 (a)(27)(C) of the INA.

O‐2 Non‐Immigrant Temporary worker accompanying or assisting O‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(ii) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

O‐3 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of O‐1 or O‐2.Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(iii) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

OP Non‐Immigrant Overseas Parolee. Sec. 212 of the INA

P‐1 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary Worker, internationally recognized athlete or entertainer for a specific competition or performance.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(i) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P‐1A Non‐Immigrant Alien with athletic event.Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(i) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P‐1B Non‐Immigrant Alien with entertainment group.Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(i) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P‐2 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary worker, artist or entertainer under a reciprocal exchange program with a similar organization of a foreign state.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(ii) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P21 Immigrant 2nd Pref Spouse of Alien Resident.Sec. 203(a)(2) of the INA Act as amended by PL 94‐571 (Oct. 20, 1976)

P22 Immigrant Unmarried Child of Alien Resident.Sec. 203(a)(2) of the INA Act as amended by PL 94‐571 (Oct. 20, 1976)

P23 Immigrant Child Alien of P21, P22, P26 OR P27.Sec. 203(a)(8) of the INA Act as amended by PL 94‐571 (Oct. 20, 1976)

P‐3 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary worker, artist or entertainer under a program that is "culturally unique".

Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P‐3S Non‐Immigrant Support person of P‐3.Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

P‐4 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of P‐1, P‐2, or P‐3.Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iv) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990)

PAL Non‐Immigrant Citizen of the Republic of Palau.Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, PL 99‐239 and PL 99‐260

PEN ImmigrantApplication Pending for Adjustment to Permanent Resident.

Sec. 245 and 245A of the INA.

PH6 ImmigrantAlien of Polish or Hungarian nationality who was paroled into the U.S. between Nov. 1, 1989 and Dec. 31, 1991

Sec. 646 of the INA Act as added by PL 104‐208 (Sept. 30, 1996)

PI Non‐Immigrant Pacific Trust Terrirory.Act of July 18, 1947, ch. 271, 61 Stat. 397; Ex. Ord. No. 10265, eff. June 29, 1951, 16 F.R. 6419, superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 11021, eff. May 8, 1962, 27 F.R. 4409.

PR Non‐Immigrant Parolee (Indefinite). Sec. 212 of the INA

Q‐1 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary worker in an international cultural exchange program.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(Q)(i) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 208 (Nov. 29, 1990)

Q‐2 Non‐ImmigrantParticipants of the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training (PPCT) Program, expires September 2008

Sec. 101(a)(15)(Q)(ii) of the INA as added by the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, PL 105‐319 (Oct. 30, 1998) and amended by PL 108‐449 (Dec. 10, 2004)

Q‐3 Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of Q‐2, expires September 2008

Sec. 101(a)(15)(Q)(ii) of the INA as added by the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, PL 105‐319 (Oct. 30, 1998) and amended by PL 108‐449 (Dec. 10, 2004)

R1 Non‐ImmigrantTemporary worker to perform work in religious occupations.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 209 (Nov. 29, 1990)

R‐1 ImmigrantCertain employees or former employees of the U.S. government abroad. Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act

R2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse and children of R1Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of the INA as added by the Immigration Act of 1990, PL 101‐649, Sec. 209 (Nov. 29, 1990)

R‐2 Immigrant Accompanying Spouse / Child of R‐1. Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act R3 Non‐Immigrant Parolee. Sec. 212 of the INA

R‐3 Immigrant Accompanying Child of Former Alien Classified as R‐1.Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act

R51 Immigrant Investor pilot program not targeted, principal.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R52 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as R51 or R56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R53 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as R51 or R56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R56 Immigrant Investor pilot program not targeted, principal.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R57 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as R51 or R56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R58 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as R51 or R56.Sec. 203(b)(5) of the INA as amended by Sec. 610 of PL 102‐395 (Oct. 6, 1992)

R86 ImmigrantRefugee paroled into the United States prior to Apr. 1, 1980.

Sec. 5 of PL 95‐412 (Oct. 5, 1978)

RE Immigrant Refugee Sec. 207 of the INARE1 Immigrant Refugee on or after 4/1/80 Sec. 207 of the INARE2 Immigrant Spouse of Refugee RE1. Sec. 207 of the INARE3 Immigrant Child of Refugee Class RE1. Sec. 207 of the INARE4 Immigrant Derive Refuge status from RE1. Sec. 207 of the INARE5 Immigrant Haitian Refugee. Sec. 207 of the INA

RE6 ImmigrantRefugee who entered the United States on or after Apr. 1, 1980.

Sec. 209(a) of the INA as added by PL 96‐212 (Mar. 17, 1980)

RE7 ImmigrantSpouse of an alien classified as RE6 (spouse entered on or after Apr. 1, 1980).

Sect 209(a) of the INA as amended by PL 96‐212 (Mar. 17, 1980)

RE8 ImmigrantChild of an alien classified as RE6 (child entered the United States on or after Apr. 1, 1980).


RE9 ImmigrantOther members of the case regarding an alien classified as RE6 (entered the United States on or after Apr. 1, 1980).


REF Immigrant Refugee Sec. 207 of the INARN6 Immigrant Certain former H1 nonimmigrant registered nurses. Sec. 2 of PL 101‐238 (Dec. 18, 1989)

RN7 Immigrant Accompanying spouse or child of an alien classified as RN6. Sec. 2 of PL 101‐238 (Dec. 18, 1989)

S1 Non‐Immigrant Special Agricultural Worker ‐ Group 1.Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

S13 Immigrant American Indian born in Canada (nonquota). Sec. 289 of the INA

S16 ImmigrantSeasonal Agricultural Worker (SAW) who worked at least 90 days during each year ending on May 1, 1984, 1985, and 1986 ‐ Group 1.

Sec. 210(2)(A) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

S2 Non‐Immigrant Special Agricultural Worker ‐ Group 2.Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

S26 ImmigrantSeasonal Agricultural Worker (SAW) who worked at least 90 days during the year ending on May 1, 1986 ‐ Group 2.

Sec. 210(2)(B) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

S9 Non‐Immigrant H2A emergency farm worker.Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603, Sec. 301(a)(a) and Sec. 216(a)(1)(A) and (B) (Nov. 6, 1986)

SA1 Immigrant Alien Born Indep Western Hemisphere Country. Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) of the INA as amended by PL 94‐ 571 (Oct. 26, 1976)

SC1 Immigrant Person who lost U.S. citizenship through marriage. Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 324(a) of the INA

SC2 ImmigrantPerson who lost U.S. citizenship by serving in foreign armed forces.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 327 of the INA

SC6 Immigrant Person who lost U.S. citizenship through marriage. Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 324(a) of the INA

SC7 ImmigrantPerson who lost U.S. citizenship by serving in foreign armed forces.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 327 of the INA

SD1 Immigrant Minister of religion. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(I) of the INASD2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INASD3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INASD6 Immigrant Minister of religion. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(I) of the INASD7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INASD8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INA

SE1 ImmigrantCertain employees or former employees of the U.S. government abroad.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INA

SE2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INASE3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INA

SE6 ImmigrantCertain employees or former employees of the U.S. government abroad.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INA

SE7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INASE8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the INA

SF1 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SF2 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SF1 or SF6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SF6 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SF7 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SF1 or SF6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SG1 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the U.S. Government in the Panama Canal Zone.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SG2 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SG1 or SG6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SG6 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the U.S. Government in the Panama Canal Zone.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SG7 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SG1 or SG6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SH1 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government employed on Apr. 1, 1979.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SH2 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SH1 or SH6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SH6 ImmigrantCertain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government employed on Apr. 1, 1979.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SH7 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SH1 or SH6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the INA as added by PL 96‐70 (Sep. 27, 1979)

SI1 ImmigrantNationals of Iraq or Afghanistan serving as interpreters with the U.S. Armed Forces.

Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SI2 Immigrant Spouses of an SI1.Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SI3 Immigrant Children of an SI1.Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SI6 ImmigrantNationals of Iraq or Afghanistan serving as interpreters with the U.S. Armed Forces.

Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SI7 Immigrant Spouses of an SI6.Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SI8 Immigrant Children of an SI6.Sec. 1059 of H.R. 1815, National l Defense Authorization Act of FY 2006

SJ2 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SJ6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the INA as added by Sec. 5(d)(1) of PL 97‐116 (Dec. 29, 1981)

SJ6 ImmigrantForeign medical school graduate who was licensed to practice in the United States on Jan. 9, 1978.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the INA as added by Sec. 5(d)(1) of PL 97‐116 (Dec. 29, 1981)

SJ7 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SJ6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the INA as added by Sec. 5(d)(1) of PL 97‐116 (Dec. 29, 1981)

SK1 Immigrant Certain retired international organization employees.Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iii) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SK1 or SK6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iv) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK3 ImmigrantCertain unmarried sons or daughters of international organization employees.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(i) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK4 ImmigrantCertain surviving spouses of deceased international organization employees.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(ii) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK6 Immigrant Certain retired international organization employees.Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iii) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SK1 or SK6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iv) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK8 ImmigrantCertain unmarried sons or daughters of international organization employees.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(i) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SK9 ImmigrantCertain surviving spouses of deceased international organization employees.

Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(ii) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

SL1 Immigrant Juvenile court dependent.Sec. 101(a)(27)(J) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SL6 Immigrant Juvenile court dependent.Sec. 101(a)(27)(J) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SM0 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SM4 or SM9.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM1 ImmigrantAlien recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (became eligible after Oct. 1, 1991).

Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM4 ImmigrantAlien recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (eligible as of Oct. 1, 1991).


SM5 Immigrant Spouse or child of an alien classified as SM4 or SM9.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM6 ImmigrantAlien recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (became eligible after Oct. 1, 1991).


SM7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102‐110 (Oct. 1, 1991)

SM9 ImmigrantAlien recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (eligible as of Oct. 1, 1991).


SN1 Immigrant

Certain retired NATO‐6 civilian employees. The NATO‐6 classification identifies members of a civilian component accompanying a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement.

Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105‐277. NATO‐6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement.

SN2 Immigrant (NATO‐6) Spouse of an immigrant classified as SN1 or SN6.Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105‐277. NATO‐6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement

SN3 ImmigrantCertain unmarried sons or daughters of NATO‐6 civilian employees.

Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105‐277. NATO‐6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement

SN4 ImmigrantCertain surviving spouses of deceased NATO‐6 civilian employees.


SN6 Immigrant

Certain retired NATO‐6 civilian employees. The NATO‐6 classification identifies members of a civilian component accompanying a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement.


SN7 Immigrant (NATO‐6) Spouse of an immigrant classified as SN1 or SN6.Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105‐277. NATO‐6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement

SN8 ImmigrantCertain unmarried sons or daughters of NATO‐6 civilian employees.


SN9 ImmigrantCertain surviving spouses of deceased NATO‐6 civilian employees.


SR1 Immigrant Religious worker.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(II) and (III) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SR2 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SR3 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SR6 Immigrant Religious worker.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(II) and (III) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SR7 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

SR8 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6.Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the INA as added by PL 101‐649 (Nov. 29, 1990)

ST0 ImmigrantParent of ST6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).

Sec. 101 (a)(15)(T)(ii) of the INA as added by Section 214(n), P.L.106‐386, enacted into law on October 28, 2000. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA)

ST6 ImmigrantVictims of severe form of trafficking (T1 nonimmigrant). (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).

Sec. 101 (a)(15)(T)(i) of the INA as added by Section 214(n), P.L.106‐386, enacted into law on October 28, 2000. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA)

ST7 ImmigrantSpouse of ST6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).


ST8 ImmigrantChild of ST6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).


ST9 ImmigrantSibling of an ST6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).


SU0 ImmigrantParent of SU6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the INA as added by Section(o), P.L.106‐386. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA)

SU6 ImmigrantVictim of criminal activity (U1 nonimmigrants). (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).

Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(i) of the INA as added by Section(o), P.L.106‐386. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA)

SU7 ImmigrantSpouse of SU6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).


SU8 ImmigrantChild of SU6. (NOTE: The code has been established but the regulations are still being written).


SU9 Immigrant Sibling of SU6.Sec. 801(b) of PL 109‐162, Violence Against Women and DOJ Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Jan. 5, 2006)

SY6 ImmigrantCertain Syrian Jewish nationals granted asylum, adjusting status independent of the asylee limit of 10000 (limited to 2000).

Syrian Adjustment Act P.L. 106‐378 (Oct. 27, 2000)

SY7 Immigrant Spouse of SY6 Syrian Adjustment Act P.L. 106‐378 (Oct. 27, 2000)

SY8 Immigrant Child or unmarried son or daughter of SY6. Syrian Adjustment Act P.L. 106‐378 (Oct. 27, 2000)

T‐1 Non‐ImmigrantIndividuals physically present in the United States who are or have been victims of a severe form of trafficking.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(T)(i) of the INA as added by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division A, Sec. 107(e)(1) (Oct. 28, 2000).

T‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse of T‐1.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the INA as amended by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division A, Sec. 107(e)(1) (Oct. 28, 2000).

T‐3 Non‐Immigrant Child of T‐1.


T‐4 Non‐Immigrant Parent of T‐1.


T‐5 Non‐Immigrant Sibling of T‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the INA as added by PL 108‐193 Sec. 4(b)(1)(B) (Dec. 19, 2003) and as amended by PL 109‐162, Sec. 801(a)(2) (Jan. 5, 2006)

T51 Immigrant Employment creation immigrant (targeted area). Sec. 203(b)(5)(B) of the INA

T52 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area). Sec. 203(d) of the INA

T53 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area). Sec. 203(d) of the INA

T56 Immigrant Employment creation immigrant (targeted area). Sec. 203(b)(5)(B) of the INA

T57 Immigrant Spouse of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area). Sec. 203(d) of the INA

T58 Immigrant Child of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area) Sec. 203(d) of the INA

TC Non‐Immigrant US ‐ Canada Free Trade Agreement.Sec. 214(e) of the INA as added by PL 100‐449, Sec. 307 (Sept. 28, 1988)

TD Non‐Immigrant Spouse or child of TN.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(B), (E), and (L) and Sec. 214(e) of the INA as amended by the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, PL 103‐182, Sec. 341(b) (Dec. 8, 1993)

TN Non‐ImmigrantCanadian or Mexican citizen professional business person engaged in business activities in the U.S. (North American Free Trade Agreement.)


TN‐1 Non‐ImmigrantCanadian citizen professional business person engaged in business activities in the U.S. (North American Free Trade Agreement.)


TN‐2 Non‐ImmigrantMexican citizen professional business person engaged in business activities in the U.S. (North American Free Trade Agreement.)


TR Non‐Immigrant Temporary resident.Sec. 101(a)(15) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

TS1 Non‐Immigrant Temporary resident. Sec. 210 of the INA.TS1 Immigrant Temporary Resident. Sec. 210 of the INATS2 Immigrant Temporary Resident. Sec. 210 of the INATW3 Non‐Immigrant Temporary resident. Sec. 245(a) of the INA

U‐1 Non‐ImmigrantIndividuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as victim of criminal activity.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(i) of the INA as added by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division B, 1513(b) (Oct. 28, 2000)

U‐2 Non‐Immigrant Spouse of U‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the INA as added by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division B, 1513(b) (Oct. 28, 2000)

U‐3 Non‐Immigrant Child of U‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the INA as added by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division B, 1513(b) (Oct. 28, 2000)

U‐4 Non‐Immigrant Parent of U‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the INA as added by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, PL 106‐386, Division B, 1513(b) (Oct. 28, 2000)

U‐5 Non‐Immigrant Unmarried, under 18, sibling of U‐1.Sec. 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the INA as amended by sec. 801(b) of the Violence Against Women and DOJ Reauthorization Act of 2005, PL 109‐162 (Jan. 5, 2006)

V‐1 Non‐Immigrant

Nonimmigrant spouse of lawful permanent residents waiting more than 3 years for an immigrant visa based upon an immigrant petition filed on or before the enactment date of the LIFE Act, as of December 28, 2000.

Sec. 101(a)(15)(V) of the INA as amended by the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act as part of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001, PL 106‐553, Sec. 1102(a)(3) (Dec. 21, 2000)

V‐2 Non‐Immigrant

Child of lawful permanent residents waiting more than 3 years for an immigrant visa based upon an immigrant petition filed on or before the enactment date of the LIFE Act.


V‐3 Non‐Immigrant Child of V‐1 or V‐2.


W‐1 Non‐Immigrant Applicant for temporary legal resident status.Sec. 101(a)(15) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

W16 ImmigrantAlien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) who illegally entered the United States without inspection prior to Jan. 1, 1982.

Sec. 245A(b) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

W26 ImmigrantAlien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant and overstayed visa prior to Jan. 1, 1982.

Sec. 245A(b) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

W36 ImmigrantAlien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) from a country granted blanket extended voluntary departure (EVD).

Sec. 245A(b) of the INA as added by PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986) and Sec. 902 of PL 100‐202 (Dec. 22, 1987)

W46 Immigrant Late amnesty applicants (IRCA).Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act and LIFE Act amendments of 2000

WB Non‐ImmigrantTemporary visitor for business admitted without visa under the Visa Waiver Program.


WT Non‐ImmigrantTemporary visitor for pleasure admitted without visa under the Visa Waiver Program.


XB3 ImmigrantAlien who is presumed to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

8 CFR, Sec. 101.1 and OI, Sec. 101.1

XE3 ImmigrantChild born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is employment‐based preference immigrant.

Sec. 211(a)(1) of the INA as amended

XF3 ImmigrantChild born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is a family‐based preference immigrant.


XN3 ImmigrantChild born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is not a family‐based preference, employment‐based preference, or immediate relative immigrant.


XR3 ImmigrantChild born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is an immediate relative immigrant.


Y64 Immigrant Refugee in the United States prior to July 1, 1953. Sec. 6 of PL 83‐67 (Aug. 7, 1953)

Z03 ImmigrantPerson in whose case record of admission for permanent resident status was created. Must have entered after June 30, 1924 and prior to June 28, 1940.

Sec. 249 of the INA as amended by PL 89‐236 (Oct. 3, 1965)

Z13 ImmigrantCancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension of deportation (other than a crewman) and adjusted as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or a special immigrant.


Z14 ImmigrantCancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal pursuant to VAWA provisions.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Crime Bill, PL 103‐322.

Z15 ImmigrantCancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal; case record of LPR created.

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA),Sec. 203 of PL 105‐100.

Z33 ImmigrantPerson in whose case record of admission for permanent resident status was created. Must have entered prior to July 1, 1924.


Z43 ImmigrantPrivate law, immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or special immigrant.

Private Bill

Z56 ImmigrantAlien granted suspension of deportation who entered as a crewman on or before June 30, 1964 and adjusted as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or a special immigrant.


Z66 ImmigrantPerson in whose case record of admission for permanent resident status was created. Must have entered on or after June 28, 1940 and prior to Jan. 1, 1972.

Sec. 249 of the INA as amended by PL 89‐236 (Oct. 3, 1965) and PL 99‐603 (Nov. 6, 1986)

Z83 ImmigrantForeign government official, immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or special immigrant.

Sec. 13 of PL 85‐316 (Sep. 11, 1957)

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