Immigration Guide

Immigration Guide

Last Updated 6/1/2014

Created By Rosalind Dexter-HarrisFlorida State College at Jacksonville

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Visa Categories

◦ A1-Dependent

◦ A1-Foreign Diplomat A2-Dependent

◦ A2-Foreign Government Official

◦ A3-Foreign Support Staff

◦ B1-Temp. Visitor for Business

◦ B2-Temp. Visitor for Tourism

◦ B2-Temp. Prospect Student

◦ C1, C2, C3-Aliens in Transit

◦ D1, D2- Alien Crewman

◦ E1-Treaty Trader

◦ E2-Treaty Investor

◦ F1-Student Visa

◦ F2-Dependent of (F-1)

◦ G1, G2-Rep. of Foreign Gov.

Visa Categories

◦ G3, G4-Rep. of Foreign Gov.

◦ G5-Servant ofG-1,G-2,G-4)

◦ H1B-Temporary Worker

◦ H1C-Temporary Worker

◦ H2A-Temporary Worker

◦ H2B-Temporary Worker

◦ H3-Temporary Worker

◦ H4-Dependent of (H1-H3)

◦ I-Rep. of Foreign Media

◦ J1-Exchange Visitor Student

◦ J1-Exch. Visitor/Professional

◦ J1-Au Pair

◦ J2-Dependent of (J1)

◦ K1-Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen

◦ K2-Child of (K-1)

Visa Categorieso K3-Spouse of U.S. Citiz

en

o K4-Child of (K-3)

o L1-Intracompany Transferee

o L2-Dependent of (L1)

o M1, M2-Vocational Student

o N8-Parent of Alien Child

o N9-Child of (N8)

o NATO 1-7 Personnel

o O1-Extraordinary Ability

o O2-Personnel for (O1 Visa)

o O3-Dependent of (O1,02)

o P1-Athletes and Entertainers

o P2-Reciprocal Artist/Entertainer

o P3-Unique Artist/Entertainer

o P4-Dependent of (P1,P2 or P3)

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Visa Categories

◦ Q1, Q2-Inter. Cultural

◦ Q3-Inter. Cultural Exchange

◦ R1-Religious Worker

◦ R2-Dependent

◦ S5-Alien Witness

◦ S6-Alien Witness

◦ S7-Dependent of (S5 or S6)

◦ T1-Nonimmigrants (Victims)

o T2-Spouse of (T1)

o T3-Child of (T1)

o T4-Parent of (T1 under 21)

o TD-Dependent of (TN)

o TN-NAFTA/Canadian Professional

o U1-Nonimmigrant (Victims)

o U2-Spouse of (U1)

o U3-Child of (U1)

Visa Categorieso U4-Parent of (U-1 under 21)

o V1-Permanent Res. Spouse 2nd)

o V2-Permanent Res. Child (2nd

)

o V3-Child of (V-1 or V-2)

o WB-Visitors

o WT-Visitors

o Immigrant Visa- IV Categorieso Temporary or Conditional Per

manent Resident and Example

Foreign Nationals

o Citizens of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands or Palau

o Family Unity Beneficiaries

o Temporary Protected Status

o Granted a Stay of Deportation

o Granted Deferred Action Statuso Deferred Action for Childhood

Arrivals (DACA)-Update 4/2013

o Granted Withholding of Deportation

o Granted Deferred Enforced Departure

o Granted suspension/ deportation/cancellation/removal

o Applicants for Adjustment of Status

o Permanent Resident

o Temporary or Conditional Permanent Resident

o Parolee

o Application for Asylum

o Asylee Documents-Examples

o Employment Authorization Card (EAD) Form I-766

o Key to Employment Authorization Card (EAD)

o I-94 Card

o Non-Immigrant Visa (Foreign Passport)

o Resident Alien Card

o Applicants for Adjustment of Status Documents

o I-20 for F1 Students

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FOREIGN NATIONALS WITH NON-IMMIGRATANT VISA CLASSIFICATIONS

Type of VISA

Description

Study Limitatio

ns

Documents Application Type

Residency Codes

A-1, A-2 Foreign Diplomatic PersonnelAnd Dependants

May engage in incidental study-POS 3403,5002, or 7525, 8403Dependents may engage in part or full-time study.

Employment Authorization Card Code on form I-766–C01Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted A-1 until [Date]” (or A-2, A-3] Passport Visa stamped same as I-94 card

Regular Application:Orion entry:Enter Immigration Code “D“ and visa Type “A-1 or A-2“

1,2,3,5Eligible to apply for Florida residency

A-3 Employee of Foreign Government Official

May engage in incidental study-POS 3403,5002, or 7525, 8403

Employment Authorization Card Code on form I-766–C01Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted A-1 until [Date]” (or A-2, A-3] Passport Visa stamped same as I-94 card

Regular Application:Orion entry:Enter Immigration Code “D“ and visa Type “A-3“

1,2,3,5 Eligible to apply for Florida residency

B-1 Visitor for Business

May engage in continuing education courses only. POS 8403 or 8700. Must apply for change of status to F-1 for full-time study.

Passport Visa stamped with B-1, B-2 classification,I-94 Card with departure date

Regular Non Credit ApplicationOrion entry::Enter Immigration Code “B” and visaType “B-1”

3Not Eligible to apply for Florida residency.

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Type of

VISA

Description

Study Limitations


Residency

CodesB-2 Visitor for

TourismMay engage in continuing education courses only. POS 8403 or 8700. Must apply for change of status to F-1 for full-time study.


Regular Non Credit ApplicationOrion entry:: Enter Immigration Code “B” and visa Type “B-2”


B-2 Prospective Student or Prospective Exchange Visitor

May engage in continuing education courses only. POS 8403 or 8700. Must apply for change of status to F-1 for full-time study.




C-1, C-2, C-3,

Aliens in Transit

Not allowed to study. Not allowed to change immigration status in the US.

D-1, D-2 Alien Crewman Not allowed to study. Not allowed to change immigration status in the US.

E-1, E-2 Treaty Trader and Treaty Investor

Principal E-1 or E-2 may engage in incidental study.

Dependents of E-1 or E-2 may engage in part- or full time study.

Employment Authorization Card Code on form I-766–(a)(17) Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted E-1 until [DATE]” (or E-2) Passport Visa stamped same as I-94 card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “E ” and visa Type “E1 or E-2 ”

1,2,3,5 Eligible to apply for Florida residency.

F-1 Student Visa

Credit-IAONon Credit-ELI

Credit students must maintain full-time enrollment.

Students enrolled in the English Language Institute (ELI) must follow the curriculum.

Passport Visa , I-94 Card, I-20

F-1 Transient must supply copy of current I-20.

International StudentApplication-Intake through International Admissions Office.


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Type of

VISA

Description

Study Limitations


Residency

CodesF-2 Dependent of

StudentSpouse may not engage in full- or part-time study college credit study. Child may engage in elementary or secondary study.

Passport Visa , I-94 Card, I-20

Must contact International Admissions Office


G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4

Representative of International Organization


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – C04 or I-94 Card stamped “Admitted G-1 until [date]”Passport Visa stamped same as I-94

Regular Application Orion entry: Enter Immigration Code “J” and visa Type “G-1 G-2 G-3, G-4”

1,2,3,5 Eligible to apply for Florida residency.

G-5 Personal Employee of G-1, G-2, G-3 or G-4 nonimmigrant


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – C04 or I-94 Card stamped “Admitted G-1 until [date]”Passport stamped same as I-94

Regular ApplicationEnter Immigration Code “J” and visa Type “G-5”

1,2, 3,5 Eligible to apply for Florida residency.

H-1B Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation


I-94 card stamped “admitted H-1 until [date]Passport stamped same as I-94USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an “approval notice for class H” “valid from [dates]”, bottom of letter will have new I-94 card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “W” and visa Type “H-1B”


H-1C Registered Nurses in Health Professional Shortage Areas


Same as above H-1B Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “W” and visa Type “H-1A”


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Type of VISA

Description Study Limitations


Residency

CodesH-2A, B Agricultural

Worker (H-2A), Skilled or Unskilled Worker (H-2B)


Same as above H-1B Regular ApplicationOrion entry::Enter Immigration Code “W” and visa Type”H-2A or H2B”

1,2,3,5Eligible to apply for Florida residency

H-3 Trainee May engage in incidental study-POS 3403,5002, or 7525, 8403

Same as above H-1B Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “W” and visa Type ”H -3”

1, 2,3,5 Eligible to apply for Florida residency

H-4 Dependent of H-1 Nonimmigrant

May engage in full- or part-time study

I-94 Card stamped “admitted until [date]”Passport stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS Notice of Action Letter stating it is an “approval notice” for class H-4,” valid from [dates]

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “W” and visa Type ”H -4”


I Representative of Foreign Information Media


Passport, Visa, I-94 Card stamped “admitted until [date]”

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “I” and visa Type “1”

3Not Eligible to apply for Florida residency

J-1 Exchange Visitor: Student



Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “E” and visa Type “J-1”


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Residency

CodesJ-1 Exchange Visitor:

Professor, Researcher, Specialist, Trainee, Physician


Passport Visa, I-94 Card stamped “admitted until [date]”



J-1 Exchange Visitor: Au Pair





J-2 Dependent of J-1 Exchange Visitor


Passport Visa, I-94 Card stamped “admitted until [date]”



K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4

Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen and dependents


Employment Authorization Card (a)(6) or (a)(9) Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted K-1 until [DATE]” (or K-2)Passport stamped same as I-94 card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “K” and visa Type “K1, K-2, K-3, K-4”


L-1 Intracompany Transferee


I-94 card stamped “admitted L-1 until [date]” or L-2Passport Visa stamped same as I-94 cardINS Notice of Action Letter stating it is an “approval notice” for class L1 (or L2) “Valid from [dates]”

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “L” and visa Type “L-1”


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Type of VISA

Description

Study Limitation

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Residency

CodesL-2 Dependent of

L-1 Intracompany Transferee


Same as aboveEmployment Authorization Card Code on form I-766–(a)(18) Spouse only

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “L” and visa Type “L-2”


M-1, M-2 Vocational Student

Florida State College does not issue admission documents for this classification

N-8, N-9 Parent of an Alien or Child


Employment Authorization Card (a)(7) , Form I-94) stamped “Admitted N-8 until [DATE]” (or N-9), Passport stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for “Class N-8” (or N-9), “Valid from [DATES]”;

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “I5” and visa Type “N”


NATO 1-7 NATO Personnel


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(7), I-94 stamped “admitted NATO-1 until [date] or NATO 2,3,4,5,6,7USCIS notice of action letter stating it is an approval for “class NATO1” “Valid from [dates] “ Passport stamped same as I-94

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “NA ” and visa Type “NAT ”


O-1 Person of Extraordinary Ability


Form I-94 stamped “Admitted 0-1 until [Date], Passport stamped same as I-94 cardINS Notice of Action letter (Form 797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for Class 01”, “Valid from [Dates],”

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “O” and visa Type “O-1”


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Type of

VISA

Description

Study Limitation

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Residency

CodesO-2 O-1

Accompanying Personnel


Form I-94 stamped “Admitted 0-1 until [Date], Passport stamped same as I-94 card, INS Notice of Action letter (Form 797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for Class 02”, “Valid from [Dates],” bottom of letter will have new I-94 card which can be torn off



O-3 Dependent of O-1 or O-2 Visa Holder


Form I-94 stamped “Admitted 0-1 until [Date], Passport stamped same as I-94 card, INS Notice of Action letter (Form 797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for Class 03”, “Valid from [Dates],” bottom of letter will have new I-94 card



P-1 Athlete or Entertainment Group, or Essential Support Personnel


Passport Visa, I-94 Card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “ S” and visa Type “P-1”


P-2 Artist or Entertainer Under a Reciprocal Exchange Program



Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “S” and visa Type “ P-2”


P-3 Artist of Entertainer in a culturally unique program



Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “S” and visa Type “P-3”


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Type of

VISA

Description

Study Limitatio

ns


Residency

CodesP-4 Dependent of P-

1, P-2, P-3 Nonimmigrant



Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “S” and visa Type “ P-4”


Q-1, Q2, Q-3

Participant in an International Cultural Exchange Program


Passport, Visa, I-94 Card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “Q” and visa Type “Q”


R-1 Religious Worker


I-94 card stamped “Admitted R-1 until [date]” or R-2Passport port stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS notice of action letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an approval notice for class R1 or R2, “valid from [dates]”

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “R” and visa Type “R-1”


R-2 Dependent of Religious Worker


I-94 card stamped “Admitted R-1 until [date]” or R-2Passport port stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS notice of action letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an approval notice for class R1 or R2, “valid from [dates]”

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “R” and visa Type “R-2”


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Type of

VISA



Residency

CodesS-5,S-6,S-7

Alien Witness and dependents


Study limits may have been updated in 2010. Need additional review.

Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted S-5,S-6 or S-7 until [DATE]” Passport stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for “Class S-5,S-6 or S-7 “, “Valid from [DATES]”;

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “VN” and visa Type “SI”


T-1,T-2, T-3,T-4

Victims of Trafficking


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(25)(Form I-94) stamped “Admitted S-5,S-6 or S-7 until [DATE]” Passport stamped same as I-94 cardUSCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797A) stating it is an “Approval Notice” for “Class S-5,S-6 or S-7 “, “Valid from [DATES]”;

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “V” and visa Type “SI”


TN Professional Under NAFTA (for citizens of and )



Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “T” and visa Type “TN”

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VISA



Residency

CodesTD Dependent of TN

NonimmigrantMay engage in full- or part-time study


Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “T” and visa Type “TD”


U-1, U-2,U-3

Victims of Certain Crimes


Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Admitted U-1, U-2, U-3, or U-4 until [DATE]” Passport Visa stamped same as I-94 card

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “VN” and visa Type “SI”


V-1, V-2,V-3

Spouses, Minor Children and Derivative Dependents


Passport Visa, I-94 Card, Immigration Services change of status filing

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “V” and visa Type “SI”


WB Visa Waiver for Business

May engage in continuing education courses only. POS 8403 or 8700.

Passport Visa stamped with VWB or WB classification,I-94 Card with departure date



WD Visa Waiver for Tourist

May engage in continuing education courses only. POS 8403 or 8700.

Passport Visa stamped with VWD or WD classification,I-94 Card with departure date



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Residency Codes

Citizens of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands or Palau

Self-governing island country in free association with the , located in the western Pacific Ocean, forming, with the of ,he The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

May Engage in full-time study

Employment Authorization CardCode on Form I-766 – A08

Regular Application Orion entry:Enter Immigration Code “CM”


Family Unity Beneficiaries

To be eligible for family unity benefits, a person must be the spouse or unmarried child (under age 21) of an individual who has applied for LIFE Legalization benefits.


Employment Authorization CardCode on Form I-688B – 274a.12(a)(13) and (a) 14Approved I-817 – Application for Family Unity Benefits

Regular Application Orion entry:Enter Immigration Code “FB”


Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of designated countries.


Employment Authorization Card (a)(12)Approved I-821

Regular Application Orion entry:Enter Immigration Code “TP”


Granted a Stay of Deportation

Individuals granted discretionary relief for deportation or removal because of the equities or circumstances of the case.


Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “106” or “Stay of deportation granted” USCIS Deportation Office Letter

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “IG”


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http://files.facts.usf.edu/pdfDocuments/manuals/Residency_Guidelines_041509.pdf#AppendixB-Documentation





Classification

Description Study Limitation

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Residency Codes

Granted Deferred Action Status

Individuals granted discretionary relief for deportation or removal because of the equities or circumstances of the case


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(14) USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797A) for self-petitioning spouse of abusive citizen or permanent resident stating “the Service has decided to place this case under deferred action”



Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Residency Changes 7/1/14. HB 851

Individuals who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(33) USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797). Letter will identify applicant as DACA.


3 Not Eligible to apply for Florida residencyChanges Pending 7/1/14.

Granted Withholding of Deportation

Individuals granted discretionary relief for deportation or removal because of the equities or circumstances of the case


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (a)(10) USCIS Asylum Office Letter stating that the application for withholding of deportation (also referred to as withholding of removal) has been granted (similar) Order of an Immigration Judge stating application for withholding of deportation (or removal) has been granted



Granted Deferred Enforced Departure

Deferred Enforced Departure, referred to as DED, grants certain, qualified foreign citizens and nationals protection from removal.


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(11) USCIS Extension Notice for DED Aliens



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Residency Codes

Granted suspension of deportation status or cancellation of removal

Individuals granted discretionary relief for deportation or removal because of the equities or circumstances of the case.


Order of an Immigration Judge stating application for suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal has been grantedUSCIS Asylum Office Letter stating that the application for suspension of deportation/special rule cancellation of removal has been grantedArrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Suspension of deportation/special rule cancellation of removal granted”



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Residency Codes

Applicants for adjustment of status

Procedure allowing certain aliens already in the to apply for immigrant status.


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(9) USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797) stating that an I-485 Application to Adjust to Permanent Resident Status has been received Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) bearing a stamp showing it has been filed in Immigration Court (a/k/a Executive Office for Immigration Review/Office of the Immigration Judge) – Note: only the first page of the application will bear the stamp

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “AS”


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Classification



Residency Codes

Permanent Resident

An alien admitted to the as a lawful permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants; however, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) broadly defines an immigrant as any alien in the , except one legally admitted under specific nonimmigrant categories

May engage in full-time study

Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-151)Passport stamped "Processed for I-551. Temporary Evidence of Lawful Permanent Residence. Valid until [DATE]”Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped "Temporary Form I-551. Admission for permanent residence at [PORT] on [DATE] verified”USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797) stating application for permanent resident status has been approvedOrder of the Immigration Judge stating application for adjustment of status has been granted

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “P”


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Classification



Residency Codes

Temporary or Conditional Permanent Resident

This category is related to IV Categories-Examples: IR1.

See Visa Portal website for additional categories.

When a person enters the US on such an immigrant visa, the visa itself is stamped with an ADIT stamp. This endorsement acts as immediate but temporary proof of permanent residency for a year, pending receipt of a more permanent resident card, and is valid for employment authorization. (Upon receipt of the permanent resident card, any form I-9 issued initially on the basis of the immigrant visa must be reverified.)


Immigrant Visa ,(Form I-551) Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-151)Passport stamped "Processed for I-551. Temporary Evidence of Lawful Permanent Residence. Valid until [DATE]”Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped "Temporary Form I-551. Admission for permanent residence at [PORT] on [DATE] verified”USCIS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797) stating application for permanent resident status has been approvedOrder of the Immigration Judge stating application for adjustment of status has been granted

Regular ApplicationOrion entry: Enter Immigration Code “G” and add alien number.


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Classification


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Residency Codes

Parolee The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security may, in his discretion, parole into the temporarily, under such conditions as he may prescribe on a case-by-case basis, for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, any alien applying for admission to the .


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (c)(11) Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Paroled pursuant to [PROVISION OF LAW] to [DATE] (may add “pending hearing,” “public interest,” “humanitarian”)

Regular applicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “PA” and No visa Type required


Application for Asylum

Asylum is a form of protection that allows individuals who are in the United States to remain here, provided they meet the definition of a refugee and are not barred from either applying for or being granted asylum, and eventually to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident.


Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – C08USCIS Asylum Office “Acknowledgement or Receipt” form stating Form I-589 has been received and is pending

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “A ” and No visa Type required


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Classification


s


Residency Codes

Asylee An alien in the U.S. or at a port of entry who is found to be unable or unwilling to return to his/ her country of nationality, or to seek the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Persecution or the fear of must be based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

May engage in full-time course of study

Employment Authorization Card Code on Form I-766 – (a)(5) Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94) stamped “Asylum Status Granted” USCIS Asylum Office Letter stating that the request for asylum has been grantedOrder of an Immigration Judge stating application for asylum has been granted

Regular ApplicationOrion entry:Enter Immigration Code “A Y” and No visa Type required


Cuban or Haitian Entrants under the Refugee Education Assistance Act


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Employment Authorization Card (EAD) Form I-766

Employment authorized individuals who are not yet U.S. citizens or permanent residents typically will apply for and be issued an employment authorization document valid for a year. An example of the most recent version of this document appears immediately below.

The Employment Authorization Card (EAD) should be used in conjunction with other immigration paperwork to determine an applicants immigration status. The EAD key is provided to assist you in determining an applicants immigration status based on the EAD Category. For example: If the category on the EAD is (a) (9) the applicant entered the U.S. on a K visa and was provided an I-94 with a status of K3 or K4.

Note: An Employment Authorization Card is NOT is a “Green Card”. The EAD does not serve as proof of Permanent Residency.

Source: Messing Law Offices

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Key to Employment Authorization Card (EAD)

CODE ON

EAD EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION MEANING

(a)(3) Refugee

(a)(4)

Paroled as a refugee: If admitted to U.S. for less than one year, is PRUCOL. If admitted to U.S. for at least one year, is a qualified immigrant.

(a)(5) Granted asylum

(a)(6) Fiance(e) of U.S. citizen [K-1 visa] or minor child of fiance(e) [K-2 visa]

(a)(7) Parent or minor child of person granted LPR status as special immigrant under INA 101(a)(27)(I)

(a)(8) Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands

(a)(9) Spouse of U.S. citizen [K-3 visa] or spouse's minor child [K-4 visa].

(a)(10) Granted withholding of deportation

(a)(11) Granted extended voluntary departure

(a)(12) Granted temporary protected status (TPS)

(a)(13) Granted voluntary departure under the Family Unity Program.

(a)(14) Granted Family Unity under the LIFE Act

(a)(15) Spouse of LPR [V-1 visa], LPR's minor child [V-2 visa] or spouse's minor child [V-3 visa]

(a)(16) Victim of a severe form of human trafficking [T visa]

(a)(19) Victim of crime admitted with U visa

(a)(20) Derivative relatives of U visa holder (U2-U5 visa)

(b)(6) Foreign students in “on-campus” employment

(b)(9) Temporary worker or trainee (H-1, H-2A, H-2B or H-3 visa)

(b)(11) Exchange visitor (J-1 visa status)

(b)16) Religious worker (R visa status)

CODE ON EAD EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION MEANING

(c) (1) Dependent of foreign government official (A-1 or A-2 visa)

(c) (2)

Spouse or minor child of an employee of the Coordination Council for North American Affairs (E-1 visa)

(c)(3)(i)-(iii) Foreign students (F-1 visa)

(c)(4) Dependent of employee of international organization (G-1, G-3 and G-4 visa)

(c)(5) Dependent of exchange visitor (J-2 visa)

(c)(6) Foreign student (M-1 visa)

(c)(7) Dependent of NATO employee

(c)(8) Asylum applicant

(c)(9) Applicant for adjustment to lawful permanent resident

(c)(10) Applicant for suspension of deportation

(c)(11) Paroled for emergent or public interest reasons*

(c)(14) Granted deferred action

(c)(16) Applicant for registry (resided in U.S. since before January 1, 1972)

(c) (17)(i)(ii) Certain personal or domestic servants (B-1 visa)

(c) (17)(iii) Employee of foreign airline (B-1 visa)

(c) (18) Deportable alien under order of supervision

(c) (19) Applicant for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

(c) (21) Nonimmigrant witness or informant and dependents (S visa)

(c) (22) Applicant for legalization under INA Section 245A

(c) (24) Applicant for adjustment of status under the LIFE Act

(c) (25) Immediate family member of a victim of a severe form of human trafficking (T visa)

(c)(31) Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) self-petitioner

Source: Office of Medicaid Management

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I-94 CardThe form I-94 is generated at the port of entry into the United States by a customs and border official who determines whether a corresponding visa presented for entry is valid. If it is, the I-94 issues and is stapled into the passport. The I-94 determines the validity of the visit, even if the visa upon which it was issued expires during the period of the stay. If the I-94 is valid and unexpired, the expiry of the visa used initially to enter is of no consequence, so long as the holder does not depart from the United States and attempt to re-enter using the expired visa. The I-94 is surrendered upon leaving the United States.

A newer form of I-94 which is computer-generated and was issued under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security.

FRONT (computer generated)


FRONT (hand written) BACK

Visa Type

Expiration Date

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Immigrant Visa


IV Category (not a visa classification)

Immigrant Visa

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A visa is an authorization for an alien to enter and stay in the United States which is affixed to the foreign passport of the alien. It is issued under the authority of the Department of State, usually at a consulate or embassy located in a foreign country, which is typically the country of residency or citizenship of the alien. If the purpose of the entry is to establish permanent residency, then the visa is an immigrant visa. If the purpose is a temporary stay in the United States, then the visa is a non-immigrant visa. The images on this page represent immigrant visas. The first is a type of immigrant visa that first was issued in 2003. When a person enters the US on such an immigrant visa, the visa itself is stamped with an ADIT stamp. This endorsement acts as immediate but temporary proof of permanent residency for a year, pending receipt of a more permanent resident card, and is valid for employment authorization. (Upon receipt of the permanent resident card , any form I-9 issued initially on the basis of the immigrant visa must be reverified.) Later versions have the ADIT stamp printed into the visa as a security protection. The first image immediately below is of the more recent type of ADIT stamp. Below it is the earlier version. The large yellow arrows show where the ADIT stamp is located on the two versions. There is another type of stamp that local USCIS offices sometimes will agree to put in a foreign passport as temporary proof of permanent residency pending receipt of a delayed permanent resident card, but no image of the stamp is provided.

Temporary Residency

Status

Alien #

Source: Visa Portal Website

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Non-Immigrant Visa (Foreign Passport)A visa is an authorization for an alien to enter and stay in the United States which is affixed to the foreign passport of the alien. It is issued under the authority of the Department of State, usually at a consulate or embassy located in a foreign country, which is typically the country of residency or citizenship of the alien. If the purpose of the entry is to establish permanent residency, then the visa is an immigrant visa. If the purpose is a temporary stay in the United States, then the visa is a non-immigrant visa. In the latter case, the visa must be valid at the time of entry but can expire during the stay without affecting the immigration status of the visa holder, so long as an accompanying document, the I-94 is still valid and unexpired.


Visa ClassExpiration

Date

The images on this page represent several types of non-immigrant visas that may be encountered. In checking for employment authorization, it is always. The non-immigrant visa is directed more to border and customs officials at a port of entry, who issue the I-94 and staple it into the visitor's foreign passport. Check both the non-immigrant visa and the I-94 documents, but if the non-immigrant visa was valid at the time of entry, has expired in the meantime, and the I-94 is still valid, then the stay in the U.S. is nonetheless authorized.

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Resident Alien CardThis card - various versions of which have been issued in the last 20 years - is proof of lawful permanent resident status. (LRP). Though the I-551 is commonly called a "green card," the most recent versions contains a multi-colored hologram. Until recently, these cards had no expiration date, but cards being issued currently expire ten years after the date they are issued. At the end of the ten years, the LPR does not lose his or her status, but must simply renew the card. Conditional permanent residents are issued cards that are coded "CR" and expire after two years. All I-551cards contain codes showing how the alien obtained LPR status.

NEWER VERSION- Front & Back

Released 5/11/10

Source: USCIS, NC Department of Human Health Services and Messing Law Office

OLDER VERSIONS- Front & Back

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Applicants for Adjustment of Status INS Notice of Action Letter (Form I-797) stating that an I-485 Application to Adjust to Permanent Resident Status

has been received

Visa Type

Expiration Date

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I-20 for F1 Students


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