Tourist, or temporary visitor for pleasure. Standard visa notation in passport. This notation on the I-94 controls a visitor's status in the U.S. regardless of what the visa stamp in the passport says. Dependent of an F-1 student. Has all the rights and obligations of a citizen, except that of voting or carrying a U.S. passport.
Recent legislation limits eligibility for some public benefits.
May, after certain residence requirements, apply for citizenship although this is not required. Refugee or Asylee Treated for payment and student loan purposes like an immigrant or permanent resident. Waived Business visitor under Visa Waiver Pilot Program . Equivalent to B-1. Waived Tourist visitor under Visa Waiver Pilot Program.