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Appendix 23-7 Class of Admission under the Immigrant Laws, Code
Statistical = Code in the data bases;
Document = Code on documents.
Arrival/Adjust:
N = New arrival;
A = Adjustment (under Sec. 245) to immigrant (legal permanent resident) status.
Statistical Document Arrival/Adjust Section of Law Description
A16 A1-1
A1-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,1982) Unmarried Amerasian son/ daughter of a country-regionU.S. citizen born in country-regionCambodia, country-regionKorea, country-regionLaos,country-regionThailand, or country-regionplaceVietnam
A17 A1-2
A1-7 N
A Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,1982) Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified as A11 or A16.
A36 A3-1
A3-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,1982) Married Amerasian son or daughter of a country-regionU.S. citizen born in country-regionCambodia, country-regionKorea, country-regionLaos, country-regionThailand, or country-regionplaceVietnam.
A37 A3-2
A3-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) Spouse of an alien classified as A31 or A36.
A38 A3-3
A3-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,1982) Child of an alien classified as A31 or A36.
AA6 AA-1
AA-6 N
A Sec. 132 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Native of certain adversely affected foreign states (Diversity Transition).
AA7 AA-2
AA-7 N
A Sec. 132 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien classified AA1 or AA6
AA8 AA-3
AA-8 N
A Sec. 132 of PL 101-64 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien classified as AA1 or AA6.
AM6 AM-1
AM-6 N
A Sec. 584(b)(1)(A) of PL 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) Amerasian born in country-regionVietnam after Jan. 1, 1962 and before Jan. 1, 1976 who was fathered by a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
AM7 AM-2
AM-7 N
A Sec. 584(b)(1)(B) of PL 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) Spouse or child of an alien classified as AM1 or AM6.
AM8 AM-3
AM-8 N
A Sec. 584(b)(1)(C) of PL 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) Mother, 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.
AR6 AR-1
AR-6 N
A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act and 204(g) as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) Amerasian child of a U.S citizen born in country-regionCambodia, country-regionKorea, country-regionLaos, country-regionThailand, or country-regionplaceVietnam (immediate relative child).
AS6 AS-6 A Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96- 212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Asylee principal.
AS7 AS-7 A Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Spouse of an alien classified as AS6.
AS8 AS-8 A Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Child of an alien classified as AS6.
B11 B1-1 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept. 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994 Self-petition unmarried son/daughter of country-regionplaceU.S. citizen - Family Sponsored - First Preference
B12 B1-2 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B11 - Family Sponsored - First Preference
B17 B1-7 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B-16 - Family Sponsored First Preference
B20 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B-29 - Family Sponsored Second Preference
B21 B2-1 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition spouse of legal permanent resident - Family (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994.
B22 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition child of legal permanent resident - Family sponsored - second preference
B23 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B21, B22 - Family sponsored - second preference
B24 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition Unmarried Son/daughter of legal permanent resident - Family sponsored second preference
B25 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B24 - Family sponsored - second preference
B26 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition spouse of legal permanent resident - Family sponsored second preference (adjusted status)
B27 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition child of legal permanent resident - Family sponsored second preference (adjusted status)
B28 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B26, B27 Family sponsored Act (Crime Bill) of 1994.
B29 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition Unmarried Son/daughter of legal permanent resident - Family sponsored second preference (adjusted status)
B31 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition Married Son/daughter of U.S. Citizen - Family sponsored Third preference
B32 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Spouse of B31 - Family sponsored Third preference
B33 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B24 - Family sponsored Third preference
B36 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self Petition son/daughter of legal permanent resident, family sponsored, third preference, (Adjusted Status)
B37 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Spouse of B36 - Family sponsored Third preference (Adjusted Status)
B38 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of B36 - Family sponsored Third preference (Adjusted Status)
BX1 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self petitition spouse of legal permanent resident - exempt from country limitations - Family Sponsored, second preference
BX2 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self petitition child of legal permanent resident - exempt from country limitations - Family Sponsored, second preference
BX3 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. child of BX1, BX2 exempt from country limitations - Family Sponsored, second preference
BX6 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self petitition married son/daughter of U.S. Citizen, Family Sponsored second preference exempt from country limitations
BX7 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self petitition child of legal permanent resident, Family Sponsored second preference exempt from country limitations
BX8 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of BX6, BX7 Family Sponsored second preference exempt from country limitations
C26 C2-1
C2-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional .
C27 C2-2
C2-7 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Step-child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent country limitations) - conditional .
C23C28 C2-3
C2-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10,1986) Child of an alien classified as C21, C22, C26, or C27 (subject to country limitations) - conditional .
C29 C2-4
C2-9 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is step-child of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional .
C20 C2-5
C2-0 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Child of an alien classified as C24 or C29 - conditional .
C36 C3-1
C3-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Married son or daughter who is a step-child of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen - conditional .
C37 C3-2
C3-7 N
C38 C3-3
C3-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Child of an alien classified as C31 or C36 - conditional .
C56 C5-1
C5-6 N
A Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the I&N Act Employment creation immigrant (not in targeted area) - conditional .
C57 C5-2
C5-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area) - conditional .
C58 C5-3
C5-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as C51 or C56 (not in targeted area) - conditional .
CB6 CB-1
CB-6 N
A Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and 216 added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Spouse of an alien granted legalization under Sections 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or Sec. 202 of PL 99-603 (Cuban-Haitian entrant) - conditional .
CB7 CB-2
CB-7 N
A Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Child of alien granted legalization under Sections 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or Sec. 202 of PL 99-603 (Cuban- Haitan entrant) - conditional.
CF1 CF-1 A Sec. 214(d) of the I&N 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Alien whose record of Act and admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen - conditional .
CF2 CF-2 A Sec. 214(d) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Minor step-child of an alien classified as CF1- conditional .
CH6 CH-6 A Sec. 202 of PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Cuban-Haitian entrant.
CR6 CR-1
CR-6 N
A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10 1986) Spouse of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen - conditional .
CR7 CR-2
CR-7 N
A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Step-child of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen - conditional .
CU6 CU-6 A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966) as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Lawful Permanent Resident (Cuban Adjustment Act).
CU7 CU-7 A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966) as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Non-Cuban spouse or child of an alien classified as a CU6.
CX6 CX-1
CX-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) - conditional .
CX7 CX-2
CX-7 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Step-child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) - conditional .
CX8 CX-3
CX-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act and 216 as added by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Child of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations) - conditional .
DAS addressStreetVAWA Crime Bill PL 103-322Alien who is self petitioning under court case filed by Cahtolic Social Services
DS1 DS-1 A 8 CFR 101.3 as revised (Federal Register, Vol. 47, p. 940: Jan. 8, 1982) Creation of a record of lawful
DT6 DT-1
DT-6 N
A Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Natives of country-regionTibet who have continuously resided in country-regionNepal or country-regionplaceIndia (Displaced Tibetan).
DT7 DT-2
DT-7 N
A Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien classified as DT1 or DT6.
DT8 DT-3
DT-8 N
A Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien classified as DT1 or DT6.
DV6 DV-1
DV-6 N
A Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Diversity immigrant.
DV7 DV-2
DV-7 N
A Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.
DV8 DV-3
DV-8 N
A Sec. 201 and 203(c) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien classified as DV1 or DV6.
E16 E1-1
E1-6 N
A Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the I&N Act Priority worker - alien with extraordinary ability.
E17 E1-2
E1-7 N
A Sec. 203(b)(1)(B) of the I&N Act Priority worker - outstanding professor or researcher.
E18 E1-3
E1-8 N
A Sec. 203(b)(1)(C) of the I&N Act Priority worker - certain multinational executive or manager.
E19 E1-4
E1-9 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18. Spouse of a priority worker
E10 E1-5
E1-0 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18.
E26 E2-1
E2-6 N
A Sec. 203(b)(2) of the I&N Act Professional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability.
E27 E2-2
E2-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as E21 or E26.
E23 E28 E2-3
E2-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as E21 or E26.
E36 E3-1
E3-6 N A Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Alien who is a skilled worker.
E37 E3-2
E3-7 N
A Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the I&N Act Professional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession.
E39 E3-4
E3-9 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.
E30 E3-5
E3-0 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.
E56 E5-1 E5-6 N A Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the I&N Act Employment creation immigrant.
E57 E5-2
E5-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as E51 or E56.
E58 E5-3
E5-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as E51 or E56.
EC6 EC-6 A Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102-404 (Oct. 9, 1992) Alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.
EC7 EC-7 A Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102-404 (Oct. 9, 1992) Spouse of alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.
EC8 EC-8 A Sec. 245 as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) and PL 102-404 Oct. 9, 1992) Child of alien covered by Chinese Student Protection Act.
ERF Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N Act (April 1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been initiated and a final decision is pending a credible fear determination by an asylum officer or immigration judge.
ERP Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N Act (April 1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been pending for reasons other than referal for credible fear interview before an an asylum officer
ERR Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N Act (April 1, 1997) Alien removed from the country-regionplaceUnited States under the Expedited Removal Program
ES1 ES-1 N Soviet Scientist Immigration Act of 1992 PL 102-509 Sec. 4, Oct 24, 1992 Soviet scientist, principal.
ES6 ES-6 A Act as amended by Sec. 4 of PL 102-509 (Oct. 24, 1992) Soviet scientist, principal.
EW8 EW-3
EW-8 N
A Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the I&N Act Other worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the country-regionplaceUnited States.
EW9 EW-4
EW-9 N A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8.
EW0 EW-5
EW-0 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8.
F16 F1-1
A Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act Unmarried son or daughter of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
F17 F1-2
F1-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as F11 or F16.
F26 F2-1
F2-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).
F27 F2-2
F2-7 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the I&N Act Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations)
F28 F2-3
F2-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as F21 or F26 (subject to country limitations).
F29 F2-4
F2-9 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the I&N Act Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).
F20 F2-5
F2-0 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29 (subject to country limitations).
F36 F3-1
F3-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act Married son or daughter of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
F32 F3-2
F3-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as F31 or F36.
F33 F38 F3-3
F3-8 N A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as F31 or F36.
F41 F46 F4-1 F4-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Brother or sister of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
F47 F4-2
F4-7 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as F41 or F46.
F48 F4-3
F4-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as F41 or F46.
FFD Family Fairness Program, status denied
FFG Family Fairness Program, status granted
FFP Family Fairness Program, decision pending
FFW Family Fairness Program, Status granted with employment authorization
FUG Family Unity Program, Status Granted allowing extended voluntary Departure.
FX6 FX-1
FX-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the I&N Act Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).
FX7 FX-2
FX-7 N
A Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the I&N Act Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).
FX8 FX-8
FX-8 N
A Sec. 203(d) and 202(a)(4)(A) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as FX1, FX2, FX7, or FX8 (exempt from country limitations).
GA6 A Sec. 128 of the Commerce Justice, State, Appropriations, PL 105-277 Iraqi National whose application for asylum was processed in Guam Between September 1, 1996 and April 30, 1997 Adjusting to lawful permanent residence in the United States Under the provisions of Section 128 of the Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations, PL 105-277.
GA7 A Sec. 128 of the Commerce Justice, State, Appropriations, PL 105-277 Spouse of Iraqi National whose application for asylum was processed in Guam Between September 1, 1996 and April 30, 1997 Adjusting to lawful permanent residence in the United States Under Section 128 of the Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations, PL 105-277.
GA8 A Sec. 128 of the Commerce Justice, State, Appropriations, PL 105-277 Child of Iraqi National whose application for asylum was processed in Guam Between September 1, 1996 and April 30, 1997 Adjusting to lawful permanent residence in the United States Under the provisions of Section 128 of the Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations, PL 105-277.f
HA6 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(A) of Public Law 105-277
HA7 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the spouse of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(A) of Public Law 105-277
HA8 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the child of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(A) of Public Law 105-277
HA9 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the unmarried son or unmarried daughter of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105-277.
HB6 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105-277.
HB7 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the spouse of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105-277.
HB8 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277as the child of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105-277.
HB9 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277as the unmarried son or unmarried daughter of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105-277.
HC6 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-277
HC7 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the spouse of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-277.
HC8 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the child of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-277.
HC9 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277as the unmarried son or unmarried daughter of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-277.
HD6 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public Law 105-277.
HD7 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the spouse of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public Law 105-277.
HD8 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the child of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public Law 105-277.
HD9 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the umnarried son or unmarried daughter of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public Law 105-277.
HE6 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of Public Law 105-277.
HE7 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the spouse of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of Public Law 105-277.
HE8 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the child of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of Public Law 105-277.
HE9 A Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 105-277) A Haitian National who has been granted adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident under the provisions of section 902(d) of Public Law 105-277 as the umnarried son or unmarried daughter of an alien who has been granted permanent residence under the provisions of section 902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of Public Law 105-277.
HK6 HK-1
A Sec. 124 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Employees of certain U.S.businesses operating in placeHong Kong.
HK7 HK-2
HK-7 N A Sec. 124 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien classified as HK1 or HK6.
HK3 HK8 HK-3
HK-8 N A Sec. 124 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien classified as HK1 or HK6.
I51 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor pilot program targeted, principal - conditional
I52 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor pilot program targeted, spouse - conditional
I53 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor pilot program targeted, child - conditional
I56 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct. 6, 1992) Investor Pilot program targeted, principal - conditional.
I57 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct. 6, 1992) Investor Pilot program targeted, spouse - conditional.
I58 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct. 6, 1992) Investor Pilot program targeted, child -conditional.
IB1 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self-petition spouse of country-regionplaceU.S. citizen immediate relative
IB2 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self-petition child of country-regionplaceU.S. citizen immediate relative
IB3 N Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. child of IB1 - immediate relative
IB6 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self-petition spouse of country-regionplaceU.S. citizen
(Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control (Adjusted Status) immediate relative
IB7 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Self-petition child of country-regionplaceU.S. citizen (Adjusted Status) immediate relative
IB8 A Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (Crime Bill) of 1994. Child of IB6 (Adjusted Status) immediate relative
IC6 IC-6 A Sec. 101 of PL 95-145 (Oct. 28, 1977) Indochinese refugee.
IC7 IC-7 A Sec. 101 of PL 95-145 (Oct. 28, 1977) Spouse or child of an Indochinese refugee not qualified as a refugee on his or her own.
IF1 IF-1 A Sec. 214(d) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 91-225 (Apr. 7, 1970) Alien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a country-regionplaceU. S. citizen.
IF2 IF-2 A Sec. 214(d) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 91-225 (Apr. 7,1970) Minor child of an alien classified as IF1.
IR6 IR-1 IR-6 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Spouse of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IR7 IR-2
A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Child of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IR8 IR-3
IR-8 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Orphan adopted abroad by a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IR4 IR9 IR-4 IR-9 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Orphan to be adopted by a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IR5 IR0 IR-5 IR-0 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Parent of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IW1 IW6 IW-1 IW-6 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Act Widow or widower of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IW2 IW7 N A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i)of the INA as amended by PL 103-416
(Oct. 7, 1994) Child of an alien classified as IW1 or IW6.
LA6 LA-6 A Sec. 599(E) of PL 101-167 (Nov. 22, 1989) Certain parolees from the Soviet Union, country-regionCambodia, country-regionLaos, or country-regionplaceVietnam who were denied refugee status and paroled between Aug. 15, 1988 and Sep. 30, 1996.
LB1 LB6 LB-1 LB-6 N A Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien granted legalization under Sections 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or Sec.202 of PL 99-603 (Cuban-Haitian entrant).
LB2 LB7 LB-2 LB-7 N A Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien granted legalization under Sections 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or Sec. 202 of PL 99-603 (Cuban-Haitian entrant).
M83 M8-3 A Fair Share Refugee Act, PL 86-648 (Jul. 14, 1960) Refugee-escapee previously admitted for lawful permanent resident status.
M93 M9-3 A Hungarian Refugepermanent resident alien -Northern Marianas Islands.e Act, PL 85-559 (Jul. 25, 1958) Hungarian parolee previously admitte d for lawful permanent resident status.
MR0 MR-0 A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act and PL 94-241(Mar. 24, 1976) Parent of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen presumed to be a lawful
MR6 MR-6 A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the I&N Act and PL 94-241(Mar. 24, 1976) permanent resident alien Spouse of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen presumed to be lawful permanent resident alien - Northern Marianas Islands.
MR7 MR-7 A Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Child of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizenpresumed to be a lawful
I&N Act and PL 94-241
NA3 NA-3 N 8 CFR, Sec. 211.1 and OI, Sec. 211 Child born during the temporary visit abroad of a mother who is a lawful permanent resident alien or national of the country-regionplaceUnited States.
NC6 NC-6A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent reidence (LPR).
NC7 NC-7A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to LPR as spouse of alien granted permanent residence.
C8 NC-8A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to LPR as child of alien granted permanent residence.
C9 NC-9A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 Nicaraguan or Cuban national granted adjustment of status to LPR as unmarried son or daughter of alien granted permanent residence.
NP8 NP-8 A Sec. 19 of PL 97-116 (Dec. 29, 1981) Alien who filed and was qualified with investor status prior to June 1, 1978.
NP9 NP-9 A Sec. 19 of PL 97-116 (Dec. 29, 1981) Spouse or child of an alien classified as NP8.
PH6 A Sec. 646 of IIRAIRA 1996 Polish or Hungarian nationals who were paroled to the country-regionplaceU.S. between Nov 1, 1989 and Dec 1, 1991, and who are eligible to the benefits of IIRAIRA
R51 R5-1 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, principal - conditional
R52 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, spouse - conditional
R53 N Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, child - conditional
R56 R5-6 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395. (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, principal - conditional.
R57 R5-7 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, spouse - conditional
R58 R5-8 A Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 (Oct 6, 1992) Investor Pilot Program not targeted, child - conditional
R86 R8-6 A Sec. 5 of PL 95-412 (Oct. 5, 1978) Refugee paroled into the country-regionplaceUnited States prior to Apr. 1, 1980.
RE6 RE-6 A Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Refugee who entered the country-regionplaceUnited States on or after Apr 1, 1980
RE7 RE-7 A Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Spouse of an alien classified as RE6 (spouse entered the States on or after Apr.1, 1980).
RE8 RE-8 A Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Child of an alien classified as (child entered the country-regionplaceUnited States on or after Apr. 1, 1980).
RE9 RE-9 A Sec. 209(a) of the INA as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Other members of the case deriving refugee status from the princpal (RE1) adjusted to legal permanent residence status.
RN6 RN-6 A Sec. 2 of PL 101-238 (Dec. 18,1989) Certain former H1nonimmigrant registered nurses.
RN7 RN-7 A Sec. 2 of PL 101-238 (Dec. 18, 1989) Accompanying spouse or child of an alien classified as RN6.
S13 S1-3 N Sec. 289 of the I&N Act American Indian born in country-regionplaceCanada (nonquota).
S16 S1-6 A Sec. 210(2)(A) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Seasonal Agricultural Worker (SAW) who worked at least 90 days during each year ending on May 1, 1984, 1985, and 1986 - Group 1.
S26 S2-6 A Sec. 210(2)(B) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Seasonal Agricultural Worker (SAW) who worked at least 90 days during the year ending May 1, 1986 - Group 2. on
SC1 SC6 SC-1 SC-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 324(a) of the I&N Act Person who lost country-regionplaceU.S. citizenship through marriage.
SC2 SC7 SC-2 SC-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and 327 of the I&N Act Person who lost country-regionplaceU.S. citizenship by serving in foreign armed forces.
SD1 SD6 SD-1 SD-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(I) of the I&N Act Minister of religion.
SD2 SD7 SD-2 SD-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the Spouse of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6.
SD3 SD8 SD-3 SD-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as SD1 or SD6.
SE1 SE6 SE-1 SE-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the I&N Act Certain employees or former employees of the country-regionplaceU.S. government abroad.
SE2 SE7 SE-2 SE-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the I&N Act Accompanying spouse of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6.
SE3 SE8 SE-3 SE-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the I&N Act Accompanying child of an alien classified as SE1 or SE6.
SEH SEK SE-HN SE-K A Sec. 152 of PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Employee of U.S. Mission in placeHong Kong (limit of 500 and these persons are admitted exempt from the country limitation)
SF1 SF6 SF-1 SF-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Certain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government. (See SF1 in section X-IMM.)
SF2 SF7 SF-2 SF-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Accompanying spouse or child of an alien classified as SF1 or SF6.
SG1 SG6 SG-1 SG-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Certain former employees of the U.S. Government in the placePanama Canal Zone.
SG2 SG7 SG-2 SG-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Accompanying spouse or child of an alien classified as SG1 or SG6.
SH1 SH6 SH-1 SH-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Certain former employees of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government employed on Apr. 1, 1979.
SH2 SH7 SH-2 SH-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Accompanying spouse or child of an alien classified as SH1 or SH6.
SJ2 SJ-2 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the Spouse or child of an alien classified as SJ6.on Jan. 9, 1978.
SJ7 SJ-7 A I&N Act as added by Sec. 5(d)(1) of PL 97-116 (Dec. 29, 1981)
SJ6 SJ-6 A Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the I&N Act as added by Sec. 5(d)(1) of PL 97-116 (Dec. 29, 1981) Foreign medical school graduate who was licensed to practice in the country-regionplaceUnited States
SK1 SK6 SK-1 SK-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Certain retired international organization employees.
SK2 SK7 SK-2 SK-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iv) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Accompanying spouse of an alien classified as SK1 or SK6.
SK3 SK8 SK-3 SK-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(i) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Certain unmarried sons or daughters of international organization employees.
SK4 SK9 SK-4 SK-9 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(ii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Certain surviving spouses of deceased international organization employees.
SL1 SL6 SL-1 SL-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(J) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Juvenile court dependent.
SM1 SM6 SM-1 SM-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the I&N Act as added by Sec.1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, 1999) Alien recruited outside the country-regionplaceUnited States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (became eligible after Oct. 1, 1991).
SM2 SM7 SM-2 SM-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the I&N Act as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, 1991) Spouse of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.
SM3 SM8 SM-3 SM-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the I&N Act as added by Sec.1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, 1991) Child of an alien classified as SM1 or SM6.
SM4 SM9 SM-4 SM-9 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the I&N Act as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, 1991) Alien recruited outside the country-regionplaceUnited 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 SM0 SM-5 SM-0 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the I&N Act as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, 1991) Spouse or child of an alien classified as SM4 or SM9.
SN1 N Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 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 Force Agreement; members of a civilian component attached to or employed by an Allied Headquarters Set Up Pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty; and their dependants
SN2 N Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 Accompanying spouse of an immigrant classified as SN1 or SN 6
SN3 N Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 Certain unmarried sons or daughters of NATO-6 civilian employees
SN4 N Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 Certain surviving spouses of deceased NATO-6 civilian employees
SN6 A Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 Certain retired NATO-6 civilian employees
SN7 A Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of Pl 105-277 Accompanying spouse of an immigrant classified as SN1 or SN 6
SN8 A Sec. 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105-277 Certain unmarried sons or daughters of NATO-6 civilian employees
SN9 A Sec. 101 (a)(27) (L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105-277 Certain surviving spouses of deceased NATO-6 civilians employees.
SR1 SR6 SR-1 SR-6 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(II) and (III) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Religious worker.
SR2 SR7 SR-2 SR-7 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6
SR3 SR8 SR-3 SR-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of an alien classified as SR1 or SR6.
T51 T56 T5-1 T5-6 N A Sec. 203(b)(5)(B) of the I&N Act Employment creation immigrant (targeted area) - conditional .
T52 T57 T5-2 T5-7 N A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Spouse of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area) - conditional .
T53 T58 T5-3 T5-8 N A Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act Child of an alien classified as T51 or T56 (targeted area) - conditional .
W16 W1-6 A Sec. 245A(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Alien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) who illegally entered the country-regionplaceUnited States without inspection prior to Jan.1, 1982.
W26 W2-6 A Sec. 245A(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Alien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) who entered the country-regionplaceUnited States as a non-immigrant and overstayed visa prior to Jan. 1, 1982.
W36 W3-6 A voluntary departure (EVD).Sec. 245A(b) of the I&N act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) and Sec. 902 of PL 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) Alien previously granted temporary resident status (legalization) from a country granted blanket extended
XB3 XB-3 A 8 CFR, Sec. 101.1 and OI, Sec. 101.1 Alien who is presumed to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
XE3 XE-3 N Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N Act as amended Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is employment-based preference immigrant.
XF3 XF-3 N Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N Act as amended Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is a family-based preference immigrant.
XN3 XN-3 N Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N Act as amended Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is not a family-based preference, employment-based preference, or immediate relative immigrant.
XR3 XR-3 N Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N Act as amended Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is an immediate relative immigrant.
Y64 Y6-4 A Sec. 6 of PL 83-67 (Aug 7, 1953). Refugee in the country-regionplaceUnited States prior to July 1, 1953. resident status was created.Must have entered after June30, 1924 and prior to June 28, 1940.
Z03 Z0-3 A Sec. 249 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965) Person in whose case record of admission for permanent
Z11 A Sec. 244(a)(5) of the I&A Act as amended by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965). Cancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension of deportation (other than crewman and adjustment as preference or non-preference immigrant).
Z13 A Sec. 244 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965) Cancellatiol of removal. Supsention of deportation, other crewman, and adjusted as an immediate relative of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen or a special immigrant.
Z14 A VAWA Crime Bill, PL 103-322 Cancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension or cancellation of removal pursuant to the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) provisions
Z15 N Sec 203 of PL 105-100, Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA). Cancellation of removal. Alien granted suspension or special rule cancellation of removal under provision of section 203 of PL 105-100 (NACARA). Alien under this classification will be authorized to accept employement in the country-regionplaceUnited States.
Z33 Z3-3 A Sec. 249 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965) Person in whose case record of admission for permanent resident status was created. Must have entered prior to July 1, 1924.
Z43 Z4-3 A Private Bill Private law, immediate relative of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen or special immigrant.
Z56 A Sec. 244 of the I&N Act. Cancellation of removal.Alien, granted suspension of deportation who entered as a crewman on or before June 30, 1964.
Z57 A Sec. 244 of the I&A Act Cancellation of removal. Alien
Z66 Z6-6 A Sec. 249 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965) and PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Person 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.
Z83 Z8-3 A Sec. 13 of PL 85-316 (Sep. 11, 1957) Foreign government official, immediate relative of a country-regionplaceU.S. citizen or special immigrant.
2. Classes Currently In Use - Nonimmigrants
Statistical Document Section of Law Description
A1 A-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(i) of the I&N Act Ambassador, public minister, career diplomatic or consular officer and members of immediate family.
A2 A-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(ii) of the I&N Act Other foreign government official or employee and members of immediate family.
A3 A-3 Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(iii) of the I&N Act Attendant, servant, or personal employee of A1 or A2 and members of immediate family.
B1 B-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the I&N Act Temporary visitor for business (including Peace Corps).
B2 B-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the I&N Act Temporary visitor for pleasure.
BCD Border crossing card denied
BE BE Sec. 212(d)(4) of the I&N Act as added by the Bering Strait Agreement (Sept. 23, 1989) Visa-free travel for Soviet citizen to designated areas of StateAlaska, restricted to permanent inhabitants of specified areas of placeSiberia.
C1 C-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the I&N Act Alien in continuous and immediate transit through the placecountry-regionUnited States
C2 C-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the I&N Act Alien in Transit to United Nations Headquarters District under Sec. 11(3), (4), or (5) of the Headquarters Agreement with the United Nations.
C3 C-3 Sec. 212(d)(8) of the I&N Act Foreign government official, members of immediate family, attendant, servant, or personal employee, in transit.
C4 TWOV Sec. 238(d) of the I&N Act Transit without visa.
CC CC Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act Mass migration, Cuban parolees.
CH CH Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as interpreted by 8CFR, Sec.212.5 HQRAP - humanitarian parolee.
CP CP Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as interpreted by 8CFR, Sec. 212.5 HQRAP - public interest parolee.
D1 D-1 Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(i) and Sec. 252 (a)(1) of the I&N Act Alien crewman on a vessel or aircraft temporarily in the placecountry-regionUnited States, departing on same vessel or airline of arrival.
D2 D-2 Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(ii) and Sec. 252 (a)(2) of the I&N Act Alien crewman departing on vessel other than one of arrival.
DE DA Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act Advance parole granted by District Office.
DE DEFER Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as interpreted by 8CFR, Sec. 235.3(c) Deferred inspection.
DT DT Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act Parole granted at port of entry or District Office.
E1 E-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the I&N Act Treaty trader, spouse and children.
E2 E-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the I&N Act Treaty investor, spouse and children.
EF EF Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I & N Act (Apr.1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been initiated and a final decision is pending a credible fear determination by an asylum officer or immigration judge.
EP EP Sec. 235(b)(1)of the I & N Act (Apr.1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been initiated and a final decision is pending for reasons other than referal for credible fear interview before an asylum officer.
ER ER Alien removed from the placecountry-regionUnited States under the Expedited Removal program.
F1 F-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the I&N Act Student - academic institution.
F2 F-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(ii) of the I&N Act Spouse or child of academic student.
G1 G-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(i) of the I&N Act Principal resident representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization, staff, and members of immediate family.
G2 G-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(ii) of the I&N Act Other representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization, and members of immediate family.
G3 G-3 Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iii) of the I&N Act Representative of nonrecognized or nonmember foreign government to international organization, and members of immediate family.
G4 G-4 Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iv) of the I&N Act Officer or employee of such international organizations, and members of immediate family.
G5 G-5 Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(v) of the I&N Act Attendant, servant, or personal employee of G1, G2, G3, or G4, and members of immediate family.
GB GB Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary visitor for business admitted without visa to placeGuam under the Guam Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
GR GR Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Visa Waiver Refusal (placeGuam).
GT GT Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary visitor for pleasure admitted without visa to placeGuam under the Guam Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
H1 H-1B Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-238, Sec. 3(a) (Dec. 18, 1989); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 205(c) (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker (other than registered nurse) with "specialty occupation" admitted on the basis of professional education, skills, and/or equivalent experience.
H2 H-2B Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 301(a)(b) (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 205 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker performing services or labor unavailable in the placecountry-regionUnited States (including Spanish sheepherder, excluding agricultural worker).
H3 H-3 Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(iii) of the I&N Act Temporary trainee.
H4 H-4 Sec. 101(a)(15)(H) of the I&N Act Spouse or child of S8 (H-1A), H1, S9 (H-2A), H2, or H3.
I1 I Sec. 101(a)(15)(I) of the I&N Act Representative of foreign information media, spouse and children.
J1 J-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the I&N Act Exchange visitor
J2 J-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the I&N Act Spouse or child of J1.
K1 K-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the I&N Act Fiance or fiancee of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen entering solely to conclude a valid marriage contact.
K2 K-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the I&N Act Child of K1.
L1 L-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the I&N Act Intracompany transferee (executive, managerial, and specialized personnel entering to continue employer or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof).
L2 L-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the I&N Act Spouse or child of L1.
M1 M-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(i) of the I&N Act as added by PL 97-116, Sec. 2(a)(2) (Dec. 29, 1981) Student pursuing a full course of study at an established vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution (other than in a language training program).
M2 M-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(ii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 97-116, Sec. 2(a)(2) (Dec. 29, 1981) Spouse or child of M1.
N1 NATO-1 Art.12, 5 UST 1094; Art. 20, 5 UST 1098 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.
N2 NATO-2 Art. 13, 5 UST 1094; Art. 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. 3, 4 UST 1796 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.
N3 NATO-3 Art. 14, 5 UST 1096 Official clerical staff accompanying a representative of placePlaceNameMember PlaceTypeState to NATO (including any of its subsidary bodies) and members of immediate family.
N4 NATO-4 Art. 18, 5 UST 1098 Officials of NATO (other than those classifiable under NATO-1) and members of immediate family.
N5 NATO-5 Art. 21, 5 UST 1100 Experts, other than NATO officials classifiable under the symbol NATO-4, employed on missions on behalf of NATO and their dependents.
N6 NATO-6 Art. 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. 3, 5 UST 877 Members of a civilian component Accompanying a force entering in Accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status-of-Force 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.
N7 NATO-7 Arts. 12-20,5 UST 1094-1098 Attendant servant, or personal employee of NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, and NATO-6 classes, and members immediate family.
N8 N-8 Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(i) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 312(b) (Nov. 6, 1986) Parent of SK-3 international organization special immigrant.
N9 N-9 Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(ii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 312(b) (Nov. 6, 1986) Child of N8 or of SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4 international organization special immigrant.
O1 O-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(i) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker with extraordinary ability/achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. (See O1 in: Classes currently not in use - Immigrants.)
O2 O-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(ii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker accompanying or assisting O1. (See O2 in: Classes currently not in use - Immigrants.)
O3 O-3 Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(iii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101- 649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse or child of O1 or O2.
OP OP Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act Overseas parolee - PIP (e.g., extension of refugee programs such as for Soviets).
P1 P-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(i) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary Worker, internationally recognized athlete or entertainer for a specific competition or performance. (See P1 in: Classes currently not in use - Immigrants)
P2 P-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(ii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker, artist or entertainer under a reciprocal exchange program with a similar organization of a foreign state. (See P2 in: Classes currently not in use - Immigrants.)
P3 P-3 Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker, artist or entertainer under a program that is "culturally unique". (See P3 in: Classes currently not in use -Immigrants.)
P4 P-4 Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iv) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse or child of P1, P2, or P3.
Q1 Q-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(Q) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 208 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker in an international Cultural exchange program. (See Q1 in: Classes currently not in use - Immigrants.)
R1 R-1 Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 209 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary worker to perform work in religious occupations (prior to FY92, R1 was classified as parolee). (See R1 in: Classes currently not in use - Non-immigrants.)
R2 R-2 Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101-649, Sec. 209 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse and children of R1 (prior to FY92, R2 was classified as deferred inspection). (See R2 in: Classes currently not in use - Non- immigrants.)
RE REFUG Sec. 207 of the I&N Act as revised by PL 96-212 (March 17, 1980) Refugee: alien unable or unwilling to return to country of nationality because of persecution or a well- founded fear of persecution. (See RF In: Classes currently not in use - Non-immigrants.)
S1 S1W Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Special Agricultural Worker - Group I.
S2 S2W Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Special Agricultural Worker - Group II.
S8 H-1A Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 101- 238, Sec. 3(a) (Dec. 18, 1989) Registered nurse.
S9 H-2A Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 301(a)(a) and Sec. 216(a)(1)(A) and (B) (Nov. 6, 1986) Emergency farm worker to perform agricultural services or labor of a temporary or seasonal nature when services are unavailable in the country-regionU.S. and will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of placecountry-regionU.S. workers.
ST CitySTOWSec. 273 of the I&N ActStowaway: alien who arrives at a placecountry-regionU.S. port without documentation usually to attempt entry surreptitiously. (See R5 in: Classes Currently not in use -Nonimmigrants.)
TD TD Sec. 101(a)(15)(B), (E), and (L) and Sec. 214(e) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 103-182, Sec. 341(b) (Dec. 8, 1993) Canadian or Mexican citizen spouse or child of TN.
TN TN Sec. 101(a)(15)(B), (E), and (L) and Sec. 214(e) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 103-182, Sec. Principal 341(b) (Dec. 8, 1993) Alien seeking entry to the placecountry-regionUnited States as a NAFTA professional,
W1 W1 Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Alien who entered the placecountry-regionU.S. illegally prior to January 1, 1982 who applies for temporary legal resident status.
W2 W2 Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Alien who entered the placecountry-regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant prior to January 1, 1982, overstays visa, and applies for temporary legal resident status.
WB WB Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary visitor for business admitted without visa under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
WD WD Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act and OI, Sec. 235 Withdrawal: alien who withdraws entry application, required to leave on the next available transportation.
WR WR Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Visa Waiver Pilot Program refusal.
WT WT Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603, Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); revised by PL 101-649, Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990) Temporary visitor for pleasure admitted without visa under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
3. Classes Currently In Use - Other Categories of Aliens
Symbol: Statistical /
991 991 Carter special.
992 992 Carter general.
993 993 Spellman general.
994 994 Spellman humanitarian.
999 999 Alien awaiting decision of asylum application.
ABD ABD Abandonment of residency.
ABS ABS No description.
AO AO Asylee applicant without work authorization.
AS AS Asylee applicant with work authorization.
AS1 AS1 Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Approved asylee principal.
AS2 AS2 Approved spouse of an asylee.
AS3 AS3 Approved child of an asylee.
ASD ASD Asylum status denied.
ASR ASR Asylum status revoked.
AY1 AY1 Legalization applicant, Ayuda class member, with employment authorization.
AY2 AY2 Legalization applicant, Ayuda class member, with no employment authorization.
BCC BCC Approved border crossing card (I-586).
BCD BCD Denied border crossing card (I-586).
CS1 CS1 Legalization applicant, Catholic Social Services class member, with employment authorization.
CS2 CS2 Legalization applicant, Catholic Social Services class member, with no employment authorization.
CS3 CS3 Legalization applicant, Catholic Social Services class member - sting case.
CSS CSS Alien not eligible for legalization under court case filed by Catholic Social Services.
DAS DAS VAWA Crime Bill PL 103-322 Alien who is self-petitioning under court case filed by Catholic Social Services FY 97
DEP DEP Sec. 252(b)(1) of INA 1952 Deportation - alien no longer in legal permanent resident status and has been deported from the placecountry-regionUnited States.FY 96
DHR DHR Haitian denied refugee Application
DNA HR 2267, Commerce Denaturalization Cases Justice, State Appropriations, PL 105-119 FY 98
ERF ERF Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I & N Act (Apr.1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been initiated and a final decision is pending a credible fear determination by an asylum officer or immigration judge. FY 97
ERP ERP Sec. 235(b)(1)of the I & N Act (Apr.1, 1997) Expedited removal case has been initiated and a final decision is pending for reasons other than referal for credible fear interview before an asylum officer. FY 97
ERR ERR Alien removed from the placecountry-regionUnited States under the Expedited Removal program.FY 97
EWI EWI Entry without inspection.
EXC EXC Sec. 252(b) of INA 1952 Exclusion - formal denial of an alien's entry into the placecountry-regionUnited States by an immigration judge after an exclusion hearing.FY 96
EXP Expatriation. United States (U.S.) naturalized citizens who have expatriated from the placecountry-regionU.S.FY 96
FFD FFD Family Fairness program, status denied.
FFG FFG Family Fairness program, status granted.
FFP FFP Family Fairness program, decision Mpending.
FFW FFW Family Fairness program, status granted with employment authorization.
FUG FUG Family Unity program, status granted allowing extended voluntary departure.
IJ IJ Referred to the Immigration Courts by the INS (e.g., Asylum applicant).
IMM IMM Immigrant.
IT1 IT6 IT1 IT6 Employment Creation principal (Emp. 5th pref.), targeted area, conditional status terminated.
IT2 IT7 IT2 IT7 Employment Creation spouse (Emp. 5th pref.), targeted area, conditional status terminated.
IT3 IT8 IT3 IT8 Employment Creation child (Emp. 5 th pref.), targeted area, conditional status terminated.
LE1 LE-1 Legalization applicant, LEAP class member, (nonimmigrant known to the government before January 1, 1982).
LE2 LE-2 Legalization applicant, LEAP class membership derived (nonimmigrant known to the government before January 1, 1982).
LPR LPR Legal permanent resident alien.
LU1 LU1 Legalization applicant, LULAC class member, with employment authorization.
LU2 LU2 Legalization applicant, LU member, with no employment authorization.
MI1 MI1 PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust PlaceTypeTerritory citizen on Nov. 2, 1986 and domiciled in the placecountry-regionUnited States.
MI2 MI2 PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust PlaceTypeTerritory citizen on Nov. 2, 1986 domiciled continuously in the placecountry-regionUnited States from 1981-86.
MI3 MI3 PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust PlaceTypeTerritory citizen (conditional) domiciled in the placecountry-regionUnited States before Jan. 7, 1984.
N51 N56 N51 N56 Sec. 216A(b) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Employment creation (5th preference), principal; denied legal permanent resident status. (N56 is adjustment.)
N52 N57 N52 N57 Sec. 216A(b) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Spouse of alien classified N51 or N56; denied legal permanent resident status. (N56 is adjustment.)
N53 N58 N53 N58 Sec. 216A(b) of the I&N Act as ammended by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) Child of alien classified N51 or N56; denied legal permanent resident status. (N58 is adjustment.)
NT1 NT6 NT1 NT6 Employment Creation principal (Emp. 5th pref.), not in targeted area, conditional status terminated.
NT2 NT7 NT2 NT7 Employment Creation spouse (Emp. 5th pref.), not in targeted area, conditional status terminated.
NT3 NT8 NT3 NT8 Employment Creation child (Emp. 5th pref.), not targeted area, conditional status terminated.
PAC PAC Employment authorization document for PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust PlaceTypeTerritories (except placePlaceNameMarianas PlaceTypeIslands).
PEN PEN Pending.
PI PI Employment authorization document for placePlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust PlaceTypeTerritory.
PL1 PL1 Legalization applicant, Pereales class member.
PL2 PL2 Legalization applicant, Pereales non-class member.
RAD Refugee Application Denied FY 98
RE1 RE-1 Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Refugee who entered the placecountry-regionUnited States on or after Apr. 1, 1980.
RE2 RE-2 Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Spouse of an alien classified as RE1 (spouse entered on or after Apr. 1, 1980).
RE3 RE-3 Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Child of an alien classified as RE1 (child entered on or after Apr. 1, 1980).
RE4 RE-4 Sec. 209(a) of the I&N Act as added by PL 96-212 (Mar. 17, 1980) Other members of the case regarding an alien classified as RE1 (entered the on or the placecountry-regionUnited States after Apr. 1, 1980).
RE5 RE-5 Haitian with granted refuge status admitted into the placecountry-regionUnited States.
REC REC Sec. 246 of the I&N Act Legal permanent residence status rescinded
REM REM Sec. 250 of the I&N Act Removal - alien who falls into distress or who needs public aid and has been voluntarily removed from the placecountry-regionUnited States.
S1D S1D Sec. 210 of the I&N Legalization applicant denied Act temporary resident status, Special Agricultural Worker - Group I.
S2D S2D Sec. 210 of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied temporary resident status, Special Agricultural Worker - Group II.
SB1 SB-1 Sec. 10(a)(27)(A) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Returning resident alien.
SDF SDF Suspected document fraud.
SO1 SO1 Legalization applicant, Sod worker class member, with employment authorization.
SO2 SO2 Legalization applicant, Sod worker class member, with no employment authorization.
SU2 SU2 Legalization applicant, Sugar cane worker class member, with no employment authorization.
T1D T1D Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied temporary residentstatus, entered the placecountry-regionU.S. without inspection (EWI) prior to 1982.
T2D T2D Sec. 245(a of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied temporary resident status, entered the placecountry-regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant and overstayed prior to 1982.
T3D T3D Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied temporary resident status, from country granted blanket Extended Voluntary Departure (EVD).
T21 T26 T21 T26 Spouse of legal permanent resident alien, conditional status denied or reopened.
T22 T27 T22 T27 Unmarried step-child of legal permanent residentalien, conditional status denied or reopened.
T23 T28 T23 T28 Child of C22 or C27, conditional status denied or reopened.
T41 T46 T41 T46 Married step-child of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen conditional status denied or reopened.
T42 T47 T42 T47 Spouse of C41 or C46, conditional status denied or reopened.
T43 T48 T43 T48 Child of C41 or C46, conditional or status denied reopened.
TA TA Special Agricultural Worker (S1).
TC1 TR6 TC1 TR6 Spouse of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, conditional status denied or reopened.
TC2 TR7 TC2 TR7 Child of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, conditional status denied or reopened.
TF1 TF1 Fiance or fiancee of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, conditional status denied or reopened.
TF2 TF2 Child of fiance or fiancee of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, conditional status denied or reopened.
TR TR Regular legalization. (See W1 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
TR1 TR1 Sec. 210(a) of the I&N Act Replenishment agricultural (RAW), applied within United States.(See AW and RW in: Classes currently not in use - Nonimmigrants.) Note: RAW program was never implemented.
TR2 TR2 Sec. 210(a) of the I&N Act Replenishment agricultural worker (RAW), applied outside placecountry-regionUnited States. (See AW and RW in: Classes currently not in use-Nonimmigrants.) Note: RAW program was never implemented.
TRM TRM Conditional resident status terminated.
TS1 TS1 Sec. 210 of the I&N Act Legalization applicant granted temporary resident status, Special Agricultural Worker - Group I.
TS2 TS2 Sec. 210 of the I&N Act Legalization applicant granted temporary resident status, Special Agricultural Worker - Group II.
TW1 TW1 Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant granted temporary resident status, entered the U.S. (EWI) without inspection prior to 1982.
TW2 TW2 Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant granted temporary resident status, entered the placecountry-regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant an overstayed prior to 1982. (See W2 in: Classes currently not in use - Nonimmigrants.)
TW3 TW3 Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant granted temporary resident status, from country granted blanket Extended Voluntary Departure (EVD).
UN UN Unknown, none, or not reported.
USC USC placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
W1D W1D Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicanat denied permanent resident status, entered the placecountry-regionU.S. without inspection (EWI) prior to 1982.
W2D W2D Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied permanent resident status, entered the placecountry-regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant and overstayed prior to 1982.
W3D W3D Sec. 245(a) of the I&N Act Legalization applicant denied permanent resident status, from country granted blanket Extended Voluntary Departure (EVD).
Z14 Z14 addressStreetVAWA Crime Bill PL 103-322Alien granted suspension or cancellation of removal pursuant to the VAWA provisions.
ZM1 ZM1 Legalization applicant, Zambrano class member, with employment authorization.
ZM2 ZM2 Legalization applicant, Zambrano class member, with no employment authorization.
4. Classes Currently Not In Use - Legal Permanent Resident Aliens
1 1 N Sec. 1 of Act approved June 28, 1932 Native of placeVirgin Islands residing in a foreign country (nonquota).
12 12 N Sec. 12 of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) Person of German ethnic origin, born in CityCzechoslavkia, country-regionPoland, country-regionHungary, country-regionRumania, or placecountry-regionYugoslavia and dependent, spouse or child
12A 12A N Sec. 12(a) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended Person of German ethnic origin charged to German quota or Austrian quota or country of birth (born in country-regionYugoslavia, CityCzechoslavkia, country-regionLithuania, country-regionEstonia, Hungry, CityLativa, country-regionPoland, placecountry-regionRumania, or U.S.S.R., or areas under control of such countries).
12C 12C N Sec. 12(a) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended Child adopted by U.S citizen (first priority in German quota or Austrian quota).
13A 13A N Sec. 13(a)(1) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) Child born subsequent to issuance of visa or reentry permit (not charageable to quotas).
2 2 N Sec. 2 of Act approved Dec. 17, 1943 Chinese: preference quota immigrant (Chinese born and reisdent of placecountry-regionChina); or Nonpreference quota immigrant.
231 231 N Sec. 231 of PL 79-371 (Apr. 30, 1946) Philippine citizen, wife or unmarried son or daughter granted nonquota status.
2-C 2-C N Sec. 2(c) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as Amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950); also Sec. 4(a), (c), (d) of PL 139, (May 26, 1924) Eligible displaced person (nonquota): wife or child of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen; native of a nonquota country or wife or unmarried child (each born in a quota country) of a native of a nonquota country; minister of a religious denomination or wife or unmarried child.
2C6 2-C 2C6 2-C N N Sec. 2(c)(6)(a), (b), (c) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) Eligible displaced person (quota or nonquota): first preference, engaged in agricultural pursuits or wife or unmarried minor child; second preference, special skills and training or wife or unmarried minor child; third preference, blood relative of citizen or resident alien of the United States or wife or unmarried minor child.
2-D 2-D N Sec. 2(d) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950) Eligible displaced person who is a recent political refugee.
2-E 2-E N Sec. 2(e) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950) Eligible displaced orphan (nonquota).
2-F 2-F N Sec. 2(f) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950) Orphan, adopted or coming to a public or private agency for adoption or guardianship
2-G 2-G N Sec. 2(g) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950) Eligible displaced person of Venezia Guilia.
317 317 N Sec. 317(c) of the Nationality Act of 1940 (Oct. 14, 1940) Dual national who has been expatriated (nonquota).
318 318 N Sec. 318(b) of the Nationality Act of 1940 (Oct. 14, 1940) Former citizen expatriated through expartriation of parent(s) (immigrant not chargeable to quotas).
3-B 3B2 3-B 3B2 N N Sec. 3(b)(2) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950) Eligible displaced person from country-regionChina still in country-regionChina or who left placecountry-regionChina but is not Permanently resettled.
3-B 3B3 3-B 3B3 N N Sec. 3(b)(3) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950); also 4(a) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) Eligible displaced person: who is a Polish veteran of World War II residing in country-regionGreat Britain; child of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (nonquota).
3-B 3B4 3-B 3B4 N N Sec. 3(b)(4) of PL 774 as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950);also 6(a)(1)(B) and 6(a)(2) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) Eligible displaced person: who is a resident and national of country-regionGreece entitled to first Preference quota status as parent or husband of country-regionU.S. citizen or as skilled Agriculturist; who is a resident and national of country-regionGreece entitled to second preference quota status as wife or child of alien Resident of the placecountry-regionUnited States.
3-C 3-C N Sec. 3(c) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) as amended by PL 555 (June 16, 1950); also 317(c) of the Nationality Act of 1940 (Oct. 14, 1940) Eligible displaced person of European national origin outside of country-regionItaly, country-regionGermany, or placecountry-regionAustria, who prior to July 1, 1954, is alloted up to 50 percent of nonpreference quota; dual national who has been expatriated (nonquota).
4 4 A Sec. 4 of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) Displaced person in the placecountry-regionUnited States adjusting status to immigrant.
4-A 4-A N Sec. 4(a) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924); also PL 717 (Aug. 19, 1950) as amended by PL 6 (Mar. 19, 1951) Husband or wife or unmarried child of a country-regionU.S. citizen member of the U.S. Armed Forces (otherwise racially inadmissible); husband or wife or unmarried child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (to include an alien who changed status from a nonimmigrant to an immigrant under PL 271 (Dec. 28, 1945).
4-A 4-A N Sec. 4(a) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amended by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 Refugee husband or wife or unmarried child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (nonquota).
4-A 4-A A Sec. 4(a) of PL 774 (June 25, 1948) Displaced person temporarily residing in the placecountry-regionUnited States, who was granted the status of permanent resident.
4-B 4-B N Sec. 4(b) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) Alien returning from temporary visit abroad.
4-C 4-C N Sec. 4(c) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amneded by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 Native or refugee native of Canada, Newfoundland Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Canal Zone, or an independent country of Central or South America; wife or refugee wife or the unmarried child (born in a quota country) of a native of a nonquota country.
4-D 4-D N Sec. 4(d) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as of Dec. 22, 1945 amended by President's Directive Minister or refugee minister of a religious denomination his refugee professor of a college,wife or unmarried child academy, seminrary, or(nonquota); professor or university, his wife, or unmarried child (nonquota).
4-F 4-F N Sec. 4(f) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amended by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 Woman or refugee woman who was a citizen of the placecountry-regionUnited States and lost her citizenship by marriage (nonquota).
5 5 N Sec. 5 of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) Quota immigrant or orphan (under 10 years of age).
503 503 N Sec. 503 of the Nationality Act of 1940, (Oct. 14, 1940) Holder certificate of identity to prosecute an action (immigrant).
6 6 A PL 203 (Aug 7, 1953) Refugee Relief Act of 1953, refugee adjustment.
6A1 6-A 6A1 6-A N N Sec. 6(a)(1)(A), (B) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amended by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 First preference: parent or husband or refugee parent or husband of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (quota); skilled agriculturist or refugee skilled agriculturist, his wife, or child (quota).
6A2 6-A 6A2 6-A N N Sec. 6(a)(2) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amended by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 Second preference: wife or refugee wife or child of an alien reisdent of the placecountry-regionUnited States (quota).
6A3 6-A 6A3 6-A N N Sec. 6((a)(3) of PL 139 (May 26, 1924) as amended by President's Directive of Dec. 22, 1945 Non-preference alien or refugee alien (quota).
A41 A46 A4-1 A4-6 N
A Sec. 204(g) of the I&N Act as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) Married American son or daughter of a country-regionU.S. citizen, born in country-regionCambodia, country-regionKorea, country-regionLaos, placecountry-regionThailand, or Vietnam.N
A42 A47 A4-2 A4-7 N A Sec. 204(g) of the I&N Act as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) Spouse of alien classified as A41 or A46.
A43 A48 A4-3 A4-8 N A Sec. 204(g) of the I&N Act as added by PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) Child of alien classified as A41 or A46.
C7P C7-P A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966); visa allocated under Sec. 203(a)(7) of the I&N Act Cuban refugee, or the non-Cuban spouse or child of a Cuban refugee, charged under the seventh preference category and the numerical limitations of the placeEastern Hemisphere.
C41 C46 C4-1 C4-6 N A Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 Married step-child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen - conditional .
C42 C47 C4-2 C4-7 N A Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 Spouse of alien classified as C41 or C46 - conditional .
C43 C48 C4-3 C4-8 N A Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, 1986) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 99-639 Child of alien classified as C41 or C46 - conditional .
CNP CN-P A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966); visa Allocated under Sec. 203(a)(1)(8) of the I&N Act Cuban refugee, or the non-Eastern Hemisphere.Cuban spouse or child of a Cuban refugee, charged under the nonpreference category and the numerical limitations of the
CT CT N No description. placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
CU8 CU-8 A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966) Cuban refugee spouse of a
CU9 CU-9 A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966) Cuban refugee child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
CU0 CU-0 A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966) Cuban refugee parent of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
CUP CU-P A Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 (Nov. 2, 1966); visa allocated under Sec. 203(a)(1) through 203(a)(7) of the I&N Act Cuban refugee, or the non-Cuban spouse or child of a Cuban refugee, charged under a preference category other than seventh preference and the numerical limitations of the placeEastern Hemisphere.
DP DP A Displaced person.
K-1 K-1 N Sec. 4(b)(2)(A) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Eligible orphan adopted abroad (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
Z-2 K-2
Z-2 N
A Sec. 4(b)(2)(B) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Eligible orphan to be adopted abroad (nonquota). (See placeK2 in:Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrnats.)
K-3 K-3 N Sec. 9 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as Amended Spouse or child of adjusted first preference immigrant (nonquota).
K-4 K-4 N Sec. 12(a) of PL 85- 316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as amended Beneficiary of first preference petition approved prior to July 1, 1958 (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958)
K-5 K-5 N Sec. 12(a) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as amended Spouse or child of beneficiary of first preference petition approved prior to July 1, 1958 (nonquota).
K-6 K-6 N Sec. 12 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as Amended Beneficiary of 2nd preference petition approved prior to July 1, 1957 .
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) (nonquota)
K-7 K-7 N Sec. 12 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as Amended Beneficiary of 3rd preference petition approved prior to July 1, 1957 (nonquota).
K-8 K-8 N Sec. 15(a)(1) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as amended German exepellee (nonquota).
K-9 K-9 N Sec. 15(a)(2) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, (1957) as amended placecountry-regionNetherlands refugee or relative (nonquota).
K10 K1-0 N Sec. 15(a)(3) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) as amended Refugee-escapee (nonquota).
K11 K1-1 N Sec. 1(a) of PL 85-892 (Sept. 2, 1958) as amended placeAzores natural calamity victim (nonquota).
K12 K1-2 N Sec. 1(a) of PL 85-892 (Sept. 2, 1958) as amended Accompanying spouse or unmarried minor son or daughter of alien classified
K13 K1-3 N Sec. 1(b) of PL 85-892 (Sept. 2, 1958) as amended country-regionNetherlands national displaced from placecountry-regionIndonesia (nonquota) or eligible orphan adopted
K14 K1-4 N Sec. 1 of PL 85-892 (Sept. 2, 1958) as amended Accompanying spouse or unmarried minor son or daughter of alien classified K13 (nonquota).
Z-2 K1-5
A Sec. 4 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1959) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953 (nonquota).
Z-2 K1-6
A Sec. 4 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1959) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug.21, 1958) Spouse or child of alien resident registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953 (nonquota).
Z-2 K1-7
A Sec. 4 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1985-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) 59) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Brother, sister, son, or daughter of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953 (nonquota).
Z-2 K1-8
A Sec. 4 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1959) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Spouse or child of alien classified K15, K16, or K17 (nonquota).
Z-2 K1-9
A Sec. 6 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1959) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen admitted as alien under Refugee Relief Act of 1953 (nonquota).
Z-2 K2-0
A Sec. 6 of PL 86-863 (Sept. 22, 1959) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Spouse or child of alien admitted under Refugee Relief Act of 1953 (nonquota).
K21 KN4 Z-2 K2-1 KN-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 25(a) of PL 87- 301 (Sept. 26, 1961) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Beneficiary of 2nd preference petition filed prior to July 1, 1961 (nonquota).
K22 KP4 Z-2 K2-2 KP-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 25(a) of PL 87- 301 (Sept. 26, 1961) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Beneficiary of 3rd preference petition filed prior to July 1, 1961 (nonquota).
K23 KR3 KR4 Z-2 K2-3 KR-3 KR-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 2 of PL 87-885 (Oct. 24, 1962) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Beneficiary of 1st preference petition filed prior to April 1, 1962 (nonquota).
K24 KS3 KS4 Z-2 K2-4 KS-3 KS-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 2 of PL 87-885 (Oct. 24, 1962) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Spouse or child of alien classified K23, KR3, or KR4 (nonquota).
K25 KT4 Z-2 K2-5 KT-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 1 of PL 87-885 (Oct.24, 1962); Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Beneficiary of 4th preference petition filed prior to Jan. 1, 1962, who isregistered prior to Mar. 31, 1954 (nonquota).
K26 KU4 Z-2 K2-6 KU-4 Z-2 N
A Sec. 1 of PL 85-885 (Oct. 24, 1962) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Spouse or child of alien classified K25 or KT4 (nonquota).
KIC KIC A PL 97-429 (Jan. 8, 1983) Kickapoo Indian - placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
KIP KIP A PL 97-429 (Jan. 8, 1983) Kickapoo Indian - freely pass and repass the borders of the
M-1 M-1 N Sec. 101(a)(27) (A) of the I&N Act Spouse of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (nonquota).
M-2 M-2 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) of the I&N Act Child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
M-3 M-3 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) and Sec. 101(b)(6) of the I&N Act Eligible orphan adopted abroad (nonquota).
M-4 M-4 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) and Sec. 101(b)(6) of the I&N Act Eligible orphan to be adopted (nonquota).
M-8 M-8 A PL 88-648 (July 14, 1960) Refugee-escapee admitted for
M-9 M-9 A PL 85-559 (July 25, 1958 Hungarian parolee admitted for status (nonquota).
N N N Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) of the I&N Act Returning former citizen to
NA NA N 8 CFR, Sec. 211 and OI, Sec. 211 Child born during temporary visit abroad of mother who is
NP1 NP-1 N Sec. 203(a)(7) and (8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Immigrant who does not qualify for any of the six family or employment preferences (non-preference).
NP6 Z-2 NP2 NP7 NP-6 Z-2
NP-2 NP-7 A
A N A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended Family member accompanying conditional immigrant.
NP5 NP-5 N Sec. 314 of PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Natives of foreign states adversely affected by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965).
NP0 NP-0 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended
O1 O1M Z-2 O1 O1M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Native of certain placeWestern Hemisphere countries (nonquota).
O2 O2M Z-2 O2 O2M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Spouse of alien classified O1, unless O1 in own right (nonquota). (See O2 in: Classes currently in use Nonimmigrants.)
O3 O3M Z-2 O3 O3M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Child of alien classified O1, unless O1 in own right (nonquota). (See O3 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
OP1 OP6 OP-1 OP-6 N
A Sec. 203(a)(7) of the I&N Act and Sec. 3 of PL 100-658 (Nov. 15, 1988) Alien from underrepresented country (Underrepresented Diversity Program).
P1 P1M Z-2 P-1 P1M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) And 324(a) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Person who lost citizenship by marriage (formerly P1) (nonquota). (See P1 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
P2 P2M P-2 P2M N
N Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) and 327 of the I&N Act
Person who lost citizenship by serving in foreign armed forces (nonquota)
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) (formerly P2). (See P3 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
P3 P3M P-3 P3M N
N Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) and Sec. 324(a)(1) of the I&N Act Person who lost citizenship through parent's foreign naturalization (nonquota)
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) (formerly P3).
P7 P-7 A Sec. 203(a)(7) of the I&N Act Refugee.
P11 P1-1 N Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Unmarried son or daughter of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (1st preference).
P16 Z-2 P1-6 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended
P12 P17 Z-2 P1-2 P1-7 Z-2 N
A Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended Child of alien classified P11 or P16
P21 P2-1 N Sec. 203(a)(2) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (2nd preference).
P26 Z-2 P2-6 Z-2 A
A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended
P22 P2-2 N Sec. 203(a)(2) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Unmarried son or daughter of lawful permanent resident alien (2nd preference).
P27 Z-2 P2-7 Z-2 A A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended
P23 P2-3 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Child of alien classified as P21, P22, P26, or P27 (2nd preference).
P28 Z-2 P2-8 Z-2 A A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended
P31 P3-1 N Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act Professional or highly skilled
P36 P3-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P32 P3-2 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Spouse of alien classified as
P37 P3-7 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P33 P3-3 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Child of alien classified as P31
P38 P3-8 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P41 P4-1 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Married son or daughter of
P46 P4-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P42 P4-2 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Spouse of alien classified as
P47 P4-7 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P43 P4-3 N Sec. 203(a)(8)of the I&N Act Child of alien classified as P41
P48 P4-8 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P51 P5-1 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Brother or sister of placecountry-regionU.S.
P56 P5-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P52 P5-2 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Spouse of alien classified as P51 or P56.
P57 P5-7 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P53 P5-3 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act Child of alien classified as P51 or P56.
P58 P5-8 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P61 P6-1 N Sec. 203(a)(6) of the I&N Act Needed skilled or unskilled worker (6th preference).
P66 P6-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P62 P6-2 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Spouse of alien classified as P61 or P66 (6th preference).
P67 Z-2 P6-7 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P63 P6-3 N Sec. 203(a)(8) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Child of alien classified as P61 or P66 (6th preference).
P68 P6-8 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
P71 P7-1 N Sec. 203(a)(7)(A) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94- 571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Conditional entry by refugee (7th preference).
P72 P7-2 N Sec. 203(a)(7)(B) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94- 571 (Oct. 20, 1976) Conditional entry by natural calamity victim (7th preference).
P75 P7-5 A Sec. 203(a)(7) of the I&N Act Refugee adjustment (7th
P76 P-7 Z-2 P7-6 P-7 Z-2 A A A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act Refugee adjustments under the proviso to section 203(a)(7) (7th preference).
X5 X-5 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
Q1 Q1M Z-2 Q-1 Q1M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Minister of religion (nonquota). (See Q1 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
Q2 Q2M Z-2 Q-2 Q2M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Spouse of alien classified as Q1 (nonquota).
Q3 Q-3 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the I&N Act Child of alien classified as Q1
R1 R1M R-1 R1M N
N Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act Certain employees or former employees of placecountry-regionU.S. government abroad (nonquota).
R2 R2M Z-2 R-2 R2M Z-2 N
A Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, 1958) Accompanying spouse of alien classified as R1 (nonquota).
R-3 R-3 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the I&N Act Accompanying child of former alien classified as R1 (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act as amended by PL
R16 R1-6 A Replenishment agricultural worker (RAW) - applied in placecountry-regionU.S.
REF REF A Refugee.
RRA RRA N PL 83-57 (Aug. 7, 1953) Refugee Relief Act, refugee.
SA1 SA-1 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94- 571 (Oct. 26, 1976) Alien born in independent placeWestern Hemisphere country.
SA6 Z-2 SA-6 Z-2 A
A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
SA2 SA-2 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 26, 1976) Spouse of alien classified as SA1 or SA6, unless SA1 or SA6 in own right.
SA7 Z-2 SA-7 Z-2 A A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
SA3 SA-3 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) of the I&N Act as amended by PL 94-571 (Oct. 26, 1976) Child of alien classified as SA1 or SA6, unless SA1 or SA6 in own right.
SA8 Z-2 SA-8 Z-2 A A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act
SF1 SF-1 N Private Law (July 10, 1970) Person from placeBonin Islands.
T-1 T-1 N Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act Selected immigrant, 1st
T-2 T-2 N Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N Act Spouse of alien classified T1,
U U-1 U U-1 N
N Sec. 203(a)(2) of the I&N Act Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, 1st preference (quota).
U-2 U-2 N Sec. 203(a)(2) of the I&N Act Unmarried son or daughter of
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act (quota).
VI0 VI-0 A Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 (Sept. 30, 1982) Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen admitted
VI5 VI-5 N Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 (Sept. 30, 1982 Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen admitted
VI6 VI-6 A Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 (Sept. 30, 1982 Alien admitted to the placecountry-regionU.S.
VI7 VI-7 A Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 (Sept. 30, 1982 Alien admitted to the placecountry-regionU.S.
V-1 V-1 N Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act Spouse of alien resident, 3rd
V-2 V-2 N Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Act Unmarried son or daughter of
W-1 W-1 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Brother or sister of placecountry-regionU.S.
W-2 W-2 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Married son or daughter of
W-3 W-3 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Accompanying spouse of
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Act daughter of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen, 4th
W-4 W-4 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N Act Accompanying child of
W-5 Z-2 W-5 Z-2 N Sec. 5(c) of PL 86-363 (Sept. 22, 1959) Adopted son or daughter of
A placecountry-regionU.S. citizen who is beneficiary
X X N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the Non-preference quota
XA XA3 XA XA3 N
N Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N Act Child born subsequent to issue of immigrant visa to accompanying parent (nonquota).
XB XB N 8 CFR, Sec. 101.1 and OI, Sec. 101.1 Alien who is presumed to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
4-A Y-1
4-A N
N Sec. 4(a)(1) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) German expellee in Western Germany, StateBerlin, or placecountry-regionAustria (nonquota).
4-A Y-2
N Sec. 4(a)(2) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Escapee in Western Germany, StateBerlin, or placecountry-regionAustria (nonquota).
4-A Y-3
N Sec. 4(a)(3) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Escapee in NATO countries or in country-regionTurkey, country-regionSweden, country-regionIran, or placeCityTrieste (nonquota).
Y-4 4-A Y-4
N Sec. 4(a)(4) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Polish veteran refugee in the placeBritish Isles (nonquota).
Y-5 4-A Y-5 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(5) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Italian refugee in country-regionItaly or placeCityTrieste (nonquota).
Y-6 4-A Y-6 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(6) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Italian relative of country-regionU.S. citizen or alien resident, residing in country-regionItaly or placeCityTrieste (nonquota).
Y-7 4-A Y-7 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(7) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Greek refugee in placecountry-regionGreece (nonquota).
Y-8 4-A Y-8 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(8) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Greek relative of country-regionU.S. citizen or alien resident, residing in placecountry-regionGreece (nonquota).
Y-9 4-A Y-9
4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(9) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Dutch refugee in the placecountry-regionNetherlands (nonquota).
Y10 4-A Y10 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(10) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Dutch relative of country-regionU.S. citizen or alien resident, residing in the placecountry-regionNetherlands (nonquota).
Y11 4-A Y11 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(11) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) placeFar East refugee (non-Asian) (nonquota).
Y12 4-A Y12 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(12) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) placeFar East refugee (Asian) (nonquota).
Y13 4-A Y13 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(13) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Chinese refugee (nonquota).
Y14 4-A Y14 4-A N N Sec. 4(a)(14) of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) CityPalestine refugee in the placeNear East (nonquota).
Y15 5 Y15 5 N N Sec. 5 of PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Orphan (under 10 years of age) (nonquota).
Y64 Y16 Y64 A A Sec. 6 PL 83-203 (Aug. 7, 1953) Refugee Relief Act, refugee adjustment (nonquota).
Y2A Y2A N Recent Hungarian escapee
4-A 4-A A (nonquota).
Z0 Z A Sec. 244 of the I&N Act as amended Person in whose case record of
ZN ZN A No description.
Z-2 Z-2 A Multple classes.
Z-4 Z-4 A Private bill.
Z-5 Z-5 A Sec. 4(d) of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Multiple classes. Adjustment of status of orphans.
Z-6 Z-6 A Sec. 9 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Multiple classes. Adjustment of status of prinicipal beneficiary.
Z-7 Z-7 A Sec. 9 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Adjustment of status of spouse
Z-8 Z-8 A Sec. 13 of PL 85-316 (Sept. 11, 1957) Adjustment of status: citizen or a special immigrant.
Z11 Z-1 Z1-1
A Sec. 244(a)(5) of the I&N Act as amended Alien granted suspension of deportation (other than crewmen) and adjusted as a preference or nonpreference immigrant.
Z41 Z-4 Z4-1 Z-4 A A Private Bill Alien whose status was adjusted by private law as a preference or nonpreference immigrant.
Z57 Z-5 Z5-7
Z-5 A
A Sec. 244 of the I&N Act as amended Alien granted suspension of deportation who entered as a crewmen on or before June 30, 1964 and adjusted as T-3preference or nonpreference immigrant.
Z-9 Z9-1
Z-9 A
A Sec. 13 of PL 85-316 (Sept 11, 1957) Adjustment of a foreign official as a preference or nonpreference immigrant.
5. Classes Currently Not In Use - Nonimmigrants
AWRI AWINDEF Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Replenishment AgriculturalPerson paroled into placecountry-regionU.S. for Worker (RAW) applying with aindefinite periods. (See R1 in: skeletal application at a port ofClasses currently in use - entry. (See RW.) Nonimmigrants and Classes currently NOT in use - immigrants.)
R2 DEFER Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as interpreted by 8CFR, Sec. 235.3(c) Deferred inspection. (See R2 in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants and Classes currently NOT in use - Immigrants.)
R3 ML Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act as interpreted by 8CFR, Sec. 212.5 Person paroled into placecountry-regionU.S. for medical or legal (humanitarian, public interest) reasons. (See CH and CP in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants and R3 in: Classes currently NOT in use - Immigrants.)
R4 WD Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Act and OI, Sec. 235 Withdrawal. (See WD in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
R5 CitySTOW Sec. 273 of the I&N Act Stowaway. (addressStreetSee ST in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
RF REFUG Sec. 207 of the I&N Act as revised by PL 96-212 (March 17, 1980) Refugee. (See RE in: Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
RW RAW Sec. 101(a)(15) of the I&N Act as added by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) Replenishment Agricultural Worker (RAW) applying at a U.S. Consulate. (See AW.)
TB TB2 Sec. 204(c) of the I&N Act as TC-DEP added by PL 100-449, Sec. 307 (Sept. 28, 1988) Canadian citizen spouse and child of TC.
TC TC1 Sec. 214(e) of the I&N Act as added by PL 100-449, Sec. 307 (Sept. 28, 1988) Canadian citizen professional business person engaged in business activities in the placecountry-regionU.S. (U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement).