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27 Cards in this Set
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A-1
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A-1 Government Officials
• Head of State, Ambassadors, career diplomats, etc. • Includes members of their immediate families. • Career Courier Period of Admission: • Duration of Status (D/S) Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) - Required for identification and qualifications only. Conditions of Admission/Status • Certain dependents may be authorized to work. • Terrorism, advocating for overthrow the U.S. Gov., and activities adversely affecting foreign policy are grounds for inadmission. |
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A-2
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A-2 Other Government Officials
• Full time employees of diplomatic • Includes members of their immediate families. Period of Admission: • Duration of Status (D/S) Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) - Required for identification and qualifications only. Conditions of Admission/Status • Same as A-1 Notes: • Part-time couriers are classified as A-2 |
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A-3
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A-3 Attendants, Servants, & Personal Employees
• Attendants, servants, or personal employees of A-1 or A-2 • Members of their immediate families. Period of Admission: • Admitted for an initial period of three (3) years. • May be granted extensions in increments of two (2) years. Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) - Required for identification and qualifications only. Conditions of Admission/Status • A-3 is subject to all charges of inadmissibility. • Dependents or family members CANNOT work. |
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B-1
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B-1 Temporary Visitors for Business
• Visitors entering for the purpose of attending conventions, conferences, etc. • Other activities of legitimate commercial or professional character. • It does not include purely local employment Period of Admission: • A period of entry necessary to conduct his/her business, not to exceed one (1) year. • Extensions may be granted in six (6) month increments. - Aliens entering under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) do not need B visas for business or pleasure trips of ninety (90) days or less. Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) - Aliens with Border Crossing Cards or Canadian citizens are exempt. Conditions of Admission/Status • A B-1 must maintain a foreign residence • The principal place of business must be overseas. |
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B-2
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B-2 Temporary Visitors for Pleasure
• Any legitimate recreational activity, including: 1. Education purposes of other than class instruction 2. Tourism 3. Health purposes 4. Athletes not competing for prize money 5. Non-citizen spouse, child of USC, or LAPR for a temp. visit. |
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c-1
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C-1 Alien in Transit
• Aliens in immediate and continuous transit through h the U.S. Period of Admission: • Not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days. • No extensions Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Conditions of Admission/Status • A C-1 must possess a ticket and have sufficient funds to complete trip. • Cannot work. |
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C-2
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C-2 Alien in Transit to U.N. Headquarters
• An alien entering under the U.N. Headquarters Agreement. • Includes immediate family members. Period of Admission: • Duration of Status (D/S) • Form I-94 noted “D/S at U.N.” Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Conditions of Admission/Status • Alien is restricted to the immediate vicinity of the U.N. or twenty-five (25) mile radius of Columbus Circle, NYC. |
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C-3
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C-3 Foreign Government Official in Transit
• Foreign official in immediate and continuous transit through the U.S. • Includes immediate family members. Period of Admission: • Not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days. • No extensions Documents Required: • Valid unexpired NIV and a travel document for entry in a foreign country at thirty (30) days from date of application for admission into U.S. Conditions of Admission/Status |
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D-1
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D-1 Crewman
• A crewman (Seaman or Airman) departing on the same vessel or airline. Period of Admission: • Not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days. • No extensions Documents Required: • Form I-95 (Crewman’s Landing Permit) • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Conditions of Admission/Status • Make application for entry. • Present required documents • Be photographed or fingerprinted if required. |
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D-2
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D-2 Crewman
• A crewman departing on the vessel or airline other than the one which they arrived. Period of Admission: • Not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days. • No extensions Documents Required: • Same as D-1 Conditions of Admission/Status • Same as D-1. |
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E-1
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E-1 Treaty Trader
• An alien entering under the provision of a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation (FCN). • Purpose of visit is solely to carry on trade of a substantial nature. • Immediate family is classified as an E-1. Period of Admission: • An E-1 may be admitted for an initial period of not more than two (2) years. • Extension may be granted in increments not exceeding two (2) years. Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Conditions of Admission/Status • Alien may on engage in employment which is consistent with terms of treaty. • Alien must be national of country they are representing. • Spouse and dependents may not work. • Service policy does not allow for deportation if SPUDs are found to be working. Notes: • Employees of E-1 may be classified as E-1 if they are executives or supervisors. |
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E-2
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E-2 Treaty Investor
• An alien entering under the provision of a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation (FCN). • Purpose of visit is solely to develop and direct the enterprise which they have substantially invested in. • Immediate family is classified as an E-1. Period of Admission: • An E-1 may be admitted for an initial period of not more than two (2) years. • Extension may be granted in increments not exceeding two (2) years. Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Conditions of Admission/Status • Alien may on engage in employment which is consistent with terms of treaty. • Alien must be national of country they are representing. • Spouse and dependents may not work. • Service policy does not allow for deportation if SPUDs are found to be working. Notes: • Employees of E-1 may be classified as E-1 if they are executives or supervisors. |
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F-1
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F-1 Academic Student
• An alien entering to pursue a full-course of study at a college. University, seminary, academic HS, or in a language training program. Period of Admission: • Admitted for the necessary to complete studies plus sixty (6) days to prepare for departure. • Proof of acceptance for enrollment is evidenced by a Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for a Non-Immigrant) • Designated School Official (DSO) will make a reasonable estimate of time required to complete course of studies. Documents Required: • Passport (PP) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) • Form I-20 A-B/I-20 ID are required. • A CBP Officer will issue Form 1-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) stamped “D/S” as “Evidence of Registration). • Form I-20 ID MUST be in the student’s possession at all times. Conditions of Admission/Status • Minimum of 12 semester hours to fulfill “full-course of study.” • Alien intends to depart upon termination of student status • Authorized to work P/T (20 hours) when school is in session or F/T when not in session. • For internships with international organizations. Student must have a I-20ID endorsed by DSO and a Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization). If approved a Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is issued. |
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F-2
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F-2 Spouse and Minor Children of F-1
• The alien spouse or minor children of an F-1. Documents Required: • Same as F-1 Period of Admission: • Same as F-1 Conditions of Admission/Status • They intend to depart upon the termination of their status. • Documentary evidence of financial support indicated on their Form I-20 A-b/I-20 ID. • Dependent on the F-1 maintaining status. • F-2 may NOT work. |
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F-3
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F-3 Border Commuter Student
• A national of Mexico or Canada who is admitted as a non-immigrant student at a school within seventy-five (75) miles of border. • Must cross at POE. Period of Admission: • Admitted until a date certain for each semester. A new form I-20 is required for each new semester. Documents Required: • Mexican Nationals need PP, NIV, and Form I-20. • Canadian Nationals do not need visa. Must have Form I-20 and proper ID. Conditions of Admission/Status • Must maintain actual residence in their county. |
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G-1
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G-1 International Organization Rep.
• Principal representative of a foreign government recognized by the U.S. to an international organization • Immediate family and staff. Period of Admission: • Admitted without time limitations. • Form I-94 will show admission for D/S Documents Required: • Passport (PP) for ID purposes only. • NIV to establish qualifications and proper documentation. Conditions of Admission/Status • Terrorism, advocating for overthrow the U.S. Gov., and activities adversely affecting foreign policy are grounds for inadmission Notes: • If G-1 becomes accredited to U.S., status changes to A-1. |
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G-2
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G-2 Temp. International Organization Rep.
• Temp. accredited representative of a foreign government recognized by the U.S. to an international organization • Immediate family and staff. Period of Admission: • Same as G-1 Documents Required: • Same as G-1 Conditions of Admission/Status • Same as G-1 • Can NOT work. |
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G-3
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G-3 Non-Recognized or Non-Member Foreign Government Reps
• An alien able to qualify as a G-1 or G-2 except for the fact that the government of which is not recognized by the U.S. or the government is not a member of a international organization • Immediate family and staff. Period of Admission: • Same as G-1 Documents Required: • Same as G-1 Conditions of Admission/Status • Same as G-2 |
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G-4
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G-4 Officer of Employee of International Organization
• Officers or employees of an International Organization • Immediate family Period of Admission: • Same as G-1 Documents Required: • Same as G-2 Conditions of Admission/Status • Same as G-1. • A dependent of a G-4 may obtain employment if there is a reciprocal agreement between the U.S. and their government. Notes: • If G-1 becomes accredited to U.S., status changes to A-1. |
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G-5
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G-5 Attendant, Servant, or Personal Employee of G-1 through G-4
• Attendant, Servant, or Personal Employee of G-1 through G-4 • Immediate family Period of Admission: • Shall not exceed three (3) years. • May be granted extension of not more than two (2) years. Documents Required: • PP valid for six (6) months beyond date of intended stay. • NIV Conditions of Admission/Status • All grounds of inadmissibility apply. • A G-5 dependent of a G-1, G-3, and G-4 may be authorized to work under very specific circumstances. |
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H-1B
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H-1B Specialty Occupations
• An alien coming temporally to perform services in a specialty occupation. • Occupation requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized fields of human endeavor. Period of Admission: • Admitted for the validity of H-1B petition. • Valid up to three (3) years. • Limited to six (6) years. Documents Required: • PP and NIV • May have Form I-767 (Notice of Action) showing approval of H-1B status stapled to Form I-94. Conditions of Admission/Status • Must becoming temporarily. • Petitioner must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with Dept. of Labor. • Petitioning employer will be liable for the reasonable cost of return transportation of H-1B alien who is dismissed from employment. Notes: • Some H-1B aliens work on Dept. of Defense (DOD) projects. Only 100 such aliens are allowed in U.S. |
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H-1C
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H-1C Registered Nurses
• Aliens entering to practice as register nurses. Period of Admission: • Limited to a three (3) year tenure • No extensions. Documents Required: • PP and NIV • Form I-94 Conditions of Admission/Status • Must have a full license to practice. |
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H2-A
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H-2A Temporary or Seasonal Worker
• Alien coming to perform agricultural labor of a temp. or seasonal nature. Period of Admission: • Period of petition and not more than ten (10) day after expiration. Documents Required: • Same as H-1B Conditions of Admission/Status • Alien must have a foreign residence with no intention of abandoning. |
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H-2B
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H-2B Non-Agricultural Temporary Worker
• Alien coming to perform labor of a temp. or seasonal nature. Period of Admission: • Initial period of admission will not exceed validity of petition, limited to one (1) year. Documents Required: • Same as H-1B • If visa exempt, POE will have a I-129 on file and will admit with Form I-94. Conditions of Admission/Status • Petitioned (employer) has an approved labor certificate, certifying the unavailability of U.S. workers. • Alien must have a foreign residence with no intention of abandoning. • If dismissed, employer is responsible for the return of alien. |
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H-3
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H-3 Temporary Trainees
• Alien who is coming to U.S. as a trainee. • H-3 is a category used by U.S. companies and institutions to bring foreign employees in to participate in established company programs. Period of Admission: • Initial period of admission will not exceed validity of petition, a period of up to two (2) years. Documents Required: • PP and NIV. • I-94 with I-797. Conditions of Admission/Status • Proposed training is not available in alien’s own country. • Alien will not displace U.S. worker. • Alien will not engage in productive employment. • Alien must have a foreign residence with no intention of abandoning. |
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H-4
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H-4 Accompanying Spouse or Child
• Spouse or dependent child of a H-1, H-2, or H-3. Period of Admission: • Admitted for periods coinciding with that of principal alien.. Documents Required: • Same as principal alien Conditions of Admission/Status • May not work. • Also has the option of seeking admission as a B-2. |
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I Foreign Information Media Representative
• Alien representative of a foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media who seek to solely engage in such activity. • Spouses and dependents. Period of Admission: • Duration of employment Documents Required: • PP and NIV. • I-94 Conditions of Admission/Status • Admission constitutes an agreement no to change employers or type of news media without prior approval from DHS. • Spouse and dependents may work. |
