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Symbols:
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.
Classes Currently In Use - Legal Permanent Resident Aliens
Classes Currently In Use - Legal Permanent Resident Aliens
Symbol:
Statistical Arrival/
Document Adjust Section of Law Description
Unmarried Amerasian son/
daughter of a country-
regionU.S. citizen born in
Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N country-regionCambodia,
A11 A1-1 N Act and 204(g) as added country-regionKorea,
A16 A1-6 A by PL 97-359 (Oct. country-
22,1982) regionLaos,country-
regionThailand, or
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country-
regionplaceVietnam
Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N
Act and 204(g) as added
A12 A1-2 N Child of an alien classified
by PL 97-359 (Oct.
A17 A1-7 A as A11 or A16.
22,1982) Sec. 203(d) of
the I&N
Married Amerasian son or
daughter of a country-
regionU.S. citizen born in
Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N
country-regionCambodia,
A31 A3-1 N Act and 204(g) as added
country-regionKorea,
A36 A3-6 A by PL 97-359 (Oct.
country-regionLaos,
22,1982)
country-regionThailand, or
country-
regionplaceVietnam.
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act
A32 A3-2 N and 204(g) as added by Spouse of an alien
A37 A3-7 A PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, 1982) classified as A31 or A36.
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Act
A33 A3-3 N and 204(g) as added by Child of an alien classified
A38 A3-8 A PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,1982) as A31 or A36.
Native of certain adversely
AA1 AA-1 N Sec. 132 of PL 101-649
affected foreign states
AA6 AA-6 A (Nov. 29, 1990)
(Diversity Transition).
AA2 AA-2 N Sec. 132 of PL 101-649 Spouse of an alien
AA7 AA-7 A (Nov. 29, 1990) classified AA1 or AA6
AA3 AA-3 N Sec. 132 of PL 101-64 Child of an alien classified
AA8 AA-8 A (Nov. 29, 1990) as AA1 or AA6.
Amerasian born in
country-regionVietnam
AM1 AM-1 N Sec. 584(b)(1)(A) of PL after Jan. 1, 1962 and
AM6 AM-6 A 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) before Jan. 1, 1976 who
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was fathered by a country-
regionplaceU.S. citizen.
Spouse or child of an alien
AM2 AM-2 N Sec. 584(b)(1)(B) of PL
classified as AM1 or AM6.
AM7 AM-7 A 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987)
Mother, guardian, or next-
of- kin of an alien
AM3 AM-3 N Sec. 584(b)(1)(C) of PL classified as AM1 or AM6,
AM8 AM-8 A 100-202 (Dec. 22, 1987) and spouse or child of the
mother, guardian, or next-
of-kin.
Amerasian child of a U.S
citizen born in country-
regionCambodia, country-
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the regionKorea, country-
AR1 AR-1 N I&N Act and 204(g) as regionLaos, country-
AR6 AR-6 A added by PL 97-359 (Oct. regionThailand, or
22, 1982) country-
regionplaceVietnam
(immediate relative child).
Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act
AS6 AS-6 A as added by PL 96- 212 Asylee principal.
(Mar. 17, 1980)
Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act
Spouse of an alien
AS7 AS-7 A as added by PL 96-212
classified as AS6.
(Mar. 17, 1980)
Sec. 209(b) of the I&N Act
Child of an alien classified
AS8 AS-8 A as added by PL 96-212
as AS6.
(Mar. 17, 1980)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self-petition unmarried
(Sept. 13, 1994) Crime son/daughter of country-
B11 B1-1 N Control and Law regionplaceU.S. citizen -
Enforcement Act (Crime Family Sponsored - First
Bill) of 1994 Preference
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Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Child of B11 - Family
B12 B1-2 N (Sept 13, 1994) Crime Sponsored - First
Control and Law Preference
Enforcement Act (Crime
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self Petition unmarried
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime son/daughter - of US
B16 B1-6 A Control and Law Citizen - Family
Enforcement Act (Crime Sponsored First
Bill) of 1994. Preference
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Child of B-16 - Family
B17 B1-7 A Control and Law Sponsored First
Enforcement Act (Crime Preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Child of B-29 - Family
B20 A Control and Law Sponsored Second
Enforcement Act (Crime Preference
Bill) of 1994.
Self Petition spouse of
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
legal permanent resident -
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime
Family (Sept 13, 1994)
B21 B2-1 N Control and Law
Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act (Crime
Enforcement Act (Crime
Bill) of 1994.
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
Self Petition child of legal
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime
permanent resident -
B22 N Control and Law
Family sponsored -
Enforcement Act (Crime
second preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Child of B21, B22 - Family
B23 N Control and Law sponsored - second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self Petition Unmarried
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(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Son/daughter of legal
B24 N Control and Law permanent resident -
Enforcement Act (Crime Family sponsored second
Bill) of 1994. preference
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Child of B24 - Family
B25 N Control and Law sponsored - second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self Petition spouse of
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime legal permanent resident -
B26 A Control and Law Family sponsored second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference (adjusted
Bill) of 1994. status)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322 Self Petition child of legal
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime permanent resident -
B27 A Control and Law Family sponsored second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference (adjusted
Bill) of 1994. status)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Child of B26, B27 Family
B28 A Control and Law sponsored Act (Crime Bill)
Enforcement Act (Crime of 1994.
Bill) of 1994.
Self Petition Unmarried
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
Son/daughter of legal
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime
permanent resident -
B29 A Control and Law
Family sponsored second
Enforcement Act (Crime
preference (adjusted
Bill) of 1994.
status)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
Self Petition Married
(Sept 13, 1994) Crime
Son/daughter of U.S.
B31 N Control and Law
Citizen - Family sponsored
Enforcement Act (Crime
Third preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-322
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(Sept 13, 1994) Crime Spouse of B31 - Family
B32 N Control and Law sponsored Third
Enforcement Act (Crime preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
322 (Sept 13, 1994) Child of B24 - Family
B33 N Crime Control and Law sponsored Third
Enforcement Act (Crime preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103- Self Petition son/daughter
322 (Sept 13, 1994) of legal permanent
B36 A Crime Control and Law resident, family sponsored,
Enforcement Act (Crime third preference, (Adjusted
Bill) of 1994. Status)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
Spouse of B36 - Family
322 (Sept 13, 1994)
sponsored Third
B37 A Crime Control and Law
preference (Adjusted
Enforcement Act (Crime
Status)
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
Child of B36 - Family
322 (Sept 13, 1994)
sponsored Third
B38 A Crime Control and Law
preference (Adjusted
Enforcement Act (Crime
Status)
Bill) of 1994.
Self petitition spouse of
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
legal permanent resident -
322 (Sept 13, 1994)
exempt from country
BX1 N Crime Control and Law
limitations - Family
Enforcement Act (Crime
Sponsored, second
Bill) of 1994.
preference
Self petitition child of legal
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
permanent resident -
322 (Sept 13, 1994)
exempt from country
BX2 N Crime Control and Law
limitations - Family
Enforcement Act (Crime
Sponsored, second
Bill) of 1994.
preference
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Sec. 40701 of PL 103- child of BX1, BX2 exempt
322 (Sept 13, 1994) from country limitations -
BX3 N Crime Control and Law Family Sponsored, second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103- Self petitition married
322 (Sept 13, 1994) son/daughter of U.S.
BX6 A Crime Control and Law Citizen, Family Sponsored
Enforcement Act (Crime second preference exempt
Bill) of 1994. from country limitations
Sec. 40701 of PL 103- Self petitition child of legal
322 (Sept 13, 1994) permanent resident, Family
BX7 A Crime Control and Law Sponsored second
Enforcement Act (Crime preference exempt from
Bill) of 1994. country limitations
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
Child of BX6, BX7 Family
322 (Sept 13, 1994)
Sponsored second
BX8 A Crime Control and Law
preference exempt from
Enforcement Act (Crime
country limitations
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the Spouse of a lawful
C21 C2-1 N I&N Act and 216 as permanent resident alien
C26 C2-6 A added by PL 99-639 (subject to country
(Nov. 10, 1986) limitations) - conditional .
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the Step-child (under 21 years
C22 C2-2 N I&N Act and 216 as of age) of a lawful
C27 C2-7 A added by PL 99-639 permanent country
(Nov. 10, 1986) limitations) - conditional .
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
C2-3 N Act and 216 as added by as C21, C22, C26, or C27
C23C28
C2-8 A PL 99-639 (Nov. (subject to country
10,1986) limitations) - conditional .
Unmarried son or daughter
Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the (21 years of age or older)
C24 C2-4 N I&N Act and 216 as who is step-child of a lawful
C29 C2-9 A added by PL 99-639 permanent resident alien
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(Nov. 10, 1986) (subject to country
limitations) - conditional .
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
Child of an alien classified
C25 C2-5 N Act and 216 as added by
as C24 or C29 -
C20 C2-0 A PL 99-639 (Nov. 10,
conditional .
1986)
Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N Married son or daughter
C31 C3-1 N Act and 216 as added by who is a step-child of a
C36 C3-6 A PL99-639 (Nov. 10, country-regionplaceU.S.
1986) citizen - conditional .
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
Act and 216 as added by Spouse of an alien
C32 C3-2 N
PL 99-639 (Nov. 10 , classified as C31 or C36 -
C37 C3-7 A
1986) 99-639 (Nov. 10 , conditional
1986)
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
Child of an alien classified
C33 C3-3 N Act and 216 as added by
as C31 or C36 -
C38 C3-8 A PL 99-639 (Nov. 10,
conditional .
1986)
Employment creation
C51 C5-1 N Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the
immigrant (not in targeted
C56 C5-6 A I&N Act
area) - conditional .
Spouse of an alien
C52 C5-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N classified as C51 or C56
C57 C5-7 A Act (not in targeted area) -
conditional .
Child of an alien classified
C53 C5-3 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N as C51 or C56 (not in
C58 C5-8 A Act targeted area) -
conditional .
Spouse of an alien granted
Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 legalization under Sections
CB1 CB-1 N (Nov. 29, 1990) and 216 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or
CB6 CB-6 A added by PL 99-639 Sec. 202 of PL 99-603
(Nov. 10, 1986) (Cuban-Haitian entrant) -
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conditional .
Child of alien granted
Sec. 112 of PL 101-649 legalization under Sections
CB2 CB-2 N (Nov. 29, 1990) and 216 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or
CB7 CB-7 A as added by PL 99-639 Sec. 202 of PL 99-603
(Nov. 10, 1986) (Cuban- Haitan entrant) -
conditional.
Alien whose record of Act
and admission is created
upon the conclusion of a
Sec. 214(d) of the I&N
valid marriage contract
CF1 CF-1 A 216 as added by PL 99-
after entering as a fiance or
639 (Nov. 10, 1986)
fiancee of a country-
regionplaceU.S. citizen -
conditional .
Sec. 214(d) of the I&N
Minor step-child of an alien
Act and 216 as added by
CF2 CF-2 A classified as CF1-
PL 99-639 (Nov. 10,
conditional .
1986)
Sec. 202 of PL 99-603
CH6 CH-6 A Cuban-Haitian entrant.
(Nov. 6, 1986)
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the
Spouse of a country-
CR1 CR-1 N I&N Act and 216 as
regionplaceU.S. citizen -
CR6 CR-6 A added by PL 99-639
conditional .
(Nov. 10 1986)
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the
Step-child of a country-
CR2 CR-2 N I&N Act and 216 as
regionplaceU.S. citizen -
CR7 CR-7 A added by PL 99-639
conditional .
(Nov. 10, 1986)
Legalization applicant,
Cahtolic Social Services
CS1
class member, with
employment authorization
Legalization applicant,
Cahtolic Social Services
CS2
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class member, with no
employment authorization
Legalization applicant,
CS3 Cahtolic Social Services
class member - sting case
Alien not eligible for
legalization under court
CSS
case filed by Catholic
Social Services
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732
(Nov. 2, 1966) as
CU6 CU-6 A Cuban refugee.
amended by PL 94-571
(Oct. 20, 1976)
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732
Non-Cuban spouse or child
(Nov. 2, 1966) as
CU7 CU-7 A of an alien classified as a
amended by PL 94-571
CU6.
(Oct. 20, 1976)
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the Spouse of a lawful
CX1 CX-1 N I&N Act and 216 as permanent resident alien
CX6 CX-6 A added by PL 99-639 (exempt from country
(Nov. 10, 1986) limitations) - conditional .
Step-child (under 21 years
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the
of age) of a lawful
CX2 CX-2 N I&N Act and 216 as
permanent resident alien
CX7 CX-7 A added by PL 99-639
(exempt from country
(Nov. 10, 1986)
limitations) - conditional .
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
CX3 CX-3 N Act and 216 as added by as CX2 or CX7 (exempt
CX8 CX-8 A PL 99-639 (Nov. 10, from country limitations) -
1986) conditional .
addressStreetVAWA Crime Bill PL 103-322Alien who
DAS is self petitioning under court case filed by Cahtolic
Social Services
Deportation - Alien no
longer in legal permanent
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DEP resident status and has
been deported from the
country-regionplaceUnited
States
8 CFR 101.3 as revised
Creation of a record of
DS1 DS-1 A (Federal Register, Vol.
lawful
47, p. 940: Jan. 8, 1982)
permanent resident status
for individuals born under
diplomatic status in the
country-regionplaceUnited
States.
Natives of country-
regionTibet who have
DT1 DT-1 N Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 continuously resided in
DT6 DT-6 A (Nov. 29, 1990) country-regionNepal or
country-regionplaceIndia
(Displaced Tibetan).
DT2 DT-2 N Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 Spouse of an alien
DT7 DT-7 A (Nov. 29, 1990) classified as DT1 or DT6.
DT3 DT-3 N Sec. 134 of PL 101-649 Child of an alien classified
DT8 DT-8 A (Nov. 29, 1990) as DT1 or DT6.
Sec. 201 and 203(c) of
DV1 DV-1 N the I&N Act as amended
Diversity immigrant.
DV6 DV-6 A by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29,
1990)
Sec. 201 and 203(c) of
DV2 DV-2 N the I&N Act as amended Spouse of an alien
DV7 DV-7 A by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, classified as DV1 or DV6.
1990)
Sec. 201 and 203(c) of
DV3 DV-3 N the I&N Act as amended Child of an alien classified
DV8 DV-8 A by PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, as DV1 or DV6.
1990)
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E11 E1-1 N Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the Priority worker - alien with
E16 E1-6 A I&N Act extraordinary ability.
Priority worker -
E12 E1-2 N Sec. 203(b)(1)(B) of the
outstanding professor or
E17 E1-7 A I&N Act
researcher.
Priority worker - certain
E13 E1-3 N Sec. 203(b)(1)(C) of the
multinational executive or
E18 E1-8 A I&N Act
manager.
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
E14 E1-4 N Act classified as E11, Spouse of a priority worker
E19 E1-9 A E16, E12, E17, E13, or
E18.
Child of a priority worker
E15 E1-5 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
classified as E11, E16,
E10 E1-0 A Act
E12, E17, E13, or E18.
Professional holding an
E21 E2-1 N Sec. 203(b)(2) of the I&N
advanced degree or of
E26 E2-6 A Act
exceptional ability.
E22 E2-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Spouse of an alien
E27 E2-7 A Act classified as E21 or E26.
E2-3 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
E23 E28
E2-8 A Act as E21 or E26.
E31 E3-1 Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Alien who is a skilled
NA
E36 E3-6 I&N Act worker.
Professional who holds a
E32 E3-2 N Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(ii) of baccalaureate degree or
E37 E3-7 A the I&N Act who is a member of a
profession.
Spouse of a skilled worker
E34 E3-4 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
or professional classified as
E39 E3-9 A Act
E31, E36, E32, or E37.
Child of a skilled worker or
E35 E3-5 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
professional classified as
E30 E3-0 A Act
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E31, E36, E32, or E37.
E51 Sec. 203(b)(5)(A) of the Employment creation
E5-1 E5-6 NA
E56 I&N Act immigrant.
E52 E5-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Spouse of an alien
E57 E5-7 A Act classified as E51 or E56.
E53 E5-3 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
E58 E5-8 A Act as E51 or E56.
Sec. 245 as amended by
PL 101-649 (Nov. 29, Alien covered by Chinese
EC6 EC-6 A
1990) and PL 102-404 Student Protection Act.
(Oct. 9, 1992)
Sec. 245 as amended by
Spouse of alien covered by
PL 101-649 (Nov. 29,
EC7 EC-7 A Chinese Student Protection
1990) and PL 102-404
Act.
(Oct. 9, 1992)
Sec. 245 as amended by
Child of alien covered by
PL 101-649 (Nov. 29,
EC8 EC-8 A Chinese Student Protection
1990) and PL 102-404
Act.
Oct. 9, 1992)
Expedited removal case
has been initiated and a
Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N final decision is pending a
ERF Act (April 1, 1997) credible fear determination
by an asylum officer or
immigration judge.
Expedited removal case
has been pending for
Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N reasons other than referal
ERP
Act (April 1, 1997) for credible fear interview
before an an asylum officer
Alien removed from the
Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I&N country-regionplaceUnited
ERR
Act (April 1, 1997) States under the Expedited
Removal Program
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Soviet Scientist
Immigration Act of 1992
ES1 ES-1 N Soviet scientist, principal.
PL 102-509 Sec. 4, Oct
24, 1992
EWI Entry without Inspection
Act as amended by Sec.
ES6 ES-6 A 4 of PL 102-509 (Oct. 24, Soviet scientist, principal.
1992)
Other worker performing
unskilled labor, not of a
temporary or seasonal
EW3 EW-3 N Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of
nature, for which qualified
EW8 EW-8 A the I&N Act
workers are not available in
the country-
regionplaceUnited States.
Spouse of an alien
EW4 EW-4 Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
NA classified as EW3 or EW8.
EW9 EW-9 Act
EW5 EW-5 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
EW0 EW-0 A Act as EW3 or EW8.
Exclusion-formal denial of
an alien's entry into the
country-regionplaceUnited
EXC
States by an imigration
judge after an exclusion
hearing
Unmarried son or daughter
F11 F1-1 N Sec. 203(a)(1) of the I&N
of a country-
F16 F1-6 A Act
regionplaceU.S. citizen.
F12 F1-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
F17 F1-7 A Act as F11 or F16.
Spouse of a lawful
F21 F2-1 N Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the permanent resident alien
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F26 F2-6 A I&N Act (subject to country
limitations).
Child (under 21 years of
F22 F2-2 N Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) of the age) of a lawful permanent
F27 F2-7 A I&N Act resident alien (subject to
country limitations)
Child of an alien classified
F23 F2-3 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
as F21 or F26 (subject to
F28 F2-8 A Act
country limitations).
Unmarried son or daughter
(21 years of age or older)
F24 F2-4 N Sec. 203(a)(2)(B) of the
of a lawful permanent
F29 F2-9 A I&N Act
resident alien (subject to
country limitations).
Child of an alien classified
F25 F2-5 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
as F24 or F29 (subject to
F20 F2-0 A Act
country limitations).
Married son or daughter of
F31 F3-1 N Sec. 203(a)(3) of the I&N
a country-regionplaceU.S.
F36 F3-6 A Act
citizen.
F32 F3-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Spouse of an alien
F32 F3-7 A Act classified as F31 or F36.
F3-3 Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
F33 F38 NA
F3-8 Act as F31 or F36.
Brother or sister of a
N Sec. 203(a)(4) of the I&N
F41 F46 F4-1 F4-6 country-regionplaceU.S.
A Act
citizen.
F42 F4-2 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Spouse of an alien
F47 F4-7 A Act classified as F41 or F46.
F43 F4-3 N Sec. 203(d) of the I&N Child of an alien classified
F48 F4-8 A Act as F41 or F46.
Faimly Fairness Program,
FFD status denied
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Faimly Fairness Program,
FFG
status granted
Faimly Fairness Program,
FFP
decision pending
Faimly Fairness Program,
FFW Status granted with
employment authorization
Faimly Unity Program,
Status Granted allowing
FUG
extended voluntary
Departure.
Spouse of a lawful
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) and
FX1 FX-1 N permanent resident alien
202(a)(4)(A) of the I&N
FX6 FX-6 A (exempt from country
Act
limitations).
Child (under 21 years of
Sec. 203(a)(2)(A) and
FX2 FX-2 N age) of a lawful permanent
202(a)(4)(A) of the I&N
FX7 FX-7 A resident alien (exempt from
Act
country limitations).
Child of an alien classified
FX3 FX-8 N Sec. 203(d) and 202(a) as FX1, FX2, FX7, or FX8
FX8 FX-8 A (4)(A) of the I&N Act (exempt from country
limitations).
Iraqi National whose
application for asylum was
processed in Guam
Between September 1,
Sec. 128 of the 1996 and April 30, 1997
Commerce Justice, State, Adjusting to lawful
GA6 A
Appropriations, PL 105- permanent residence in the
277 United States Under the
provisions of Section 128
of the Commerce, Justice,
State Appropriations, PL
105-277.
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Spouse of Iraqi National
whose application for
asylum was processed in
Guam Between September
Sec. 128 of the 1, 1996 and April 30, 1997
Commerce Justice, State, Adjusting to lawful
GA7 A
Appropriations, PL 105- permanent residence in the
277 United States Under
Section 128 of the
Commerce, Justice, State
Appropriations, PL 105-
277.
Child of Iraqi National
whose application for
asylum was processed in
Guam Between September
Sec. 128 of the 1, 1996 and April 30, 1997
Commerce Justice, State, Adjusting to lawful
GA8 A
Appropriations, PL 105- permanent residence in the
277 United States Under the
provisions of Section 128
of the Commerce, Justice,
State Appropriations, PL
105-277.f
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HA6 A permanent resident under
105-277)
the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(A) of Public Law
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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HA7 A 277 as the spouse of an
105-277)
alien who has been
granted permanent
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residence under the
provisions of section 902(b)
(1)(A) of Public Law 105-
277
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HA8 A
105-277) 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
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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 277 as the unmarried son
HA9 A
105-277) 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.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL permanent resident under
HB6 A
105-277) the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(B) of Public Law
105-277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
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status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HB7 A
105-277) 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.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HB8 A
105-277) 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.
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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 277as the unmarried son or
HB9 A
105-277) 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.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL permanent resident under
HC6 A 105-277)
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the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(C)(i) of Public
Law 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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HC7 A 277 as the spouse of an
105-277)
alien who has been
granted permanent
residence under the
provisions of section 902(b)
(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-
277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HC8 A
105-277) 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.
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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 277as the unmarried son or
HC9 A
105-277) unmarried daughter of an
alien who has been
granted permanent
residence under the
provisions of section 902(b)
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(1)(C)(i) of Public Law 105-
277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HD6 A permanent resident under
105-277)
the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public
Law 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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HD7 A 277 as the spouse of an
105-277)
alien who has been
granted permanent
residence under the
provisions of section 902(b)
(1)(C)(ii) of Public Law 105-
277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HD8 A 277 as the child of an alien
105-277)
who has been granted
permanent residence under
the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(C)(ii) of Public
Law 105-277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
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Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HD9 A 277 as the umnarried son
105-277)
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.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HE6 A permanent resident under
105-277)
the provisions of section
902(b)(1)(C)(iii) of Public
Law 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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL
HE7 A 277 as the spouse of an
105-277)
alien who has been
granted permanent
residence under the
provisions of section 902(b)
(1)(C)(iii) of Public Law
105-277.
A Haitian National who has
been granted adjustment of
status to that of lawful
permanent resident under
the provisions of section
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 902(d) of Public Law 105-
HE8 A
105-277) 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.
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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-
Sec. 902 (Title IX of PL 277 as the umnarried son
HE9 A
105-277) 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.
Employees of certain
HK1 HK-1 N Sec. 124 of PL 101-649
U.S.businesses operating
HK6 HK-6 A (Nov. 29, 1990)
in placeHong Kong.
HK2 HK-2 Sec. 124 of PL 101-649 Spouse of an alien
NA
HK7 HK-7 (Nov. 29, 1990) classified as HK1 or HK6.
HK-3 Sec. 124 of PL 101-649 Child of an alien classified
HK3 HK8 NA
HK-8 (Nov. 29, 1990) as HK1 or HK6.
Investor pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 targeted, principal -
I51 N
(Oct 6, 1992) conditional
Investor pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
I52 N targeted, spouse -
(Oct 6, 1992)
conditional
Investor pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
I53 N targeted, child - conditional
(Oct 6, 1992)
Investor Pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
I56 A targeted, principal -
(Oct. 6, 1992)
conditional.
Investor Pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
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I57 A (Oct. 6, 1992) targeted, spouse -
conditional.
Investor Pilot program
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
I58 A targeted, child -conditional.
(Oct. 6, 1992)
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
322 (Sep 13, 1994) CrimeSelf-petition spouse of
IB1 N Control and Law country-regionplaceU.S.
Enforcement Act (Crime citizen immediate relative
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
322 (Sep 13, 1994) CrimeSelf-petition child of
IB2 N Control and Law country-regionplaceU.S.
Enforcement Act (Crime citizen immediate relative
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime
child of IB1 - immediate
IB3 N Control and Law
relative
Enforcement Act (Crime
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103- Self-petition spouse of
IB6 A 322 country-regionplaceU.S.
citizen
(Sep 13, 1994) Crime (Adjusted Status)
Control immediate relative
and Law Enforcement Act
(Crime Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
Self-petition child of
322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime
country-regionplaceU.S.
IB7 A Control and Law
citizen (Adjusted Status)
Enforcement Act (Crime
immediate relative
Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 40701 of PL 103-
322 (Sep 13, 1994) Crime
Child of IB6 (Adjusted
IB8 A Control and Law
Status) immediate relative
Enforcement Act (Crime
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Bill) of 1994.
Sec. 101 of PL 95-145
IC6 IC-6 A Indochinese refugee.
(Oct. 28, 1977)
Spouse or child of an
Sec. 101 of PL 95-145 Indochinese refugee not
IC7 IC-7 A
(Oct. 28, 1977) qualified as a refugee on
his or her own.
Alien whose record of
admission is created upon
Sec. 214(d) of the I&N the conclusion of a valid
IF1 IF-1 A Act as amended by PL marriage contract after
91-225 (Apr. 7, 1970) entering as a fiance or
fiancee of a country-
regionplaceU. S. citizen.
Sec. 214(d) of the I&N
Minor child of an alien
IF2 IF-2 A Act as amended by PL
classified as IF1.
91-225 (Apr. 7,1970)
IR1 Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Spouse of a country-
IR-1 IR-6 NA
IR6 I&N Act regionplaceU.S. citizen.
IR2 IR-2 N Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Child of a country-
IR7 IR-7 A I&N Act regionplaceU.S. citizen.
Orphan adopted abroad by
IR3 IR-3 Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the
NA a country-regionplaceU.S.
IR8 IR-8 I&N Act
citizen.
Orphan to be adopted by a
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the
IR4 IR9 IR-4 IR-9 NA country-regionplaceU.S.
I&N Act
citizen.
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Parent of a country-
IR5 IR0 IR-5 IR-0 NA
I&N Act regionplaceU.S. citizen.
Widow or widower of a
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the
IW1 IW6 IW-1 IW-6 NA country-regionplaceU.S.
Act
citizen.
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Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i)of the
Child of an alien classified
IW2 IW7 NA INA as amended by PL
as IW1 or IW6.
103-416
(Oct. 7, 1994)
Certain parolees from the
Soviet Union, country-
regionCambodia, country-
regionLaos, or country-
Sec. 599(E) of PL 101-
LA6 LA-6 A regionplaceVietnam who
167 (Nov. 22, 1989)
were denied refugee status
and paroled between Aug.
15, 1988 and Sep. 30,
1996.
Spouse of an alien granted
legalization under Sections
Sec. 112 of PL 101-649
LB1 LB6 LB-1 LB-6 NA 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec.202 of PL 99-603
(Cuban-Haitian entrant).
Child of an alien granted
legalization under Sections
Sec. 112 of PL 101-649
LB2 LB7 LB-2 LB-7 NA 210, 245A of the I&N Act, or
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 202 of PL 99-603
(Cuban-Haitian entrant).
Refugee-escapee
Fair Share Refugee Act,
previously admitted for
M83 M8-3 A PL 86-648 (Jul. 14,
lawful permanent resident
1960)
status.
Hungarian
Refugepermanent Hungarian parolee
resident alien -Northern previously admitte d for
M93 M9-3 A
Marianas Islands.e Act, lawful permanent resident
PL 85-559 (Jul. 25, status.
1958)
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of Parent of a country-
MR0 MR-0 A the I&N Act and PL 94- regionplaceU.S. citizen
241(Mar. 24, 1976) presumed to be a lawful
Spouse of a country-
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Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of regionplaceU.S. citizen
MR6 MR-6 A the I&N Act and PL 94- presumed to be lawful
241(Mar. 24, 1976) permanent resident alien -
permanent resident alien Northern Marianas Islands.
Child of a country-
Sec. 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of regionplaceU.S.
MR7 MR-7 A
the citizenpresumed to be a
lawful
I&N Act and PL 94-241
(Mar. 24, 1976)
Child born during the
temporary visit abroad of a
8 CFR, Sec. 211.1 and mother who is a lawful
NA3 NA-3 N
OI, Sec. 211 permanent resident alien or
national of the country-
regionplaceUnited States.
Employment creation-
N51 N principal denied LPR status
Employment creation-
N52 A
spouse denied LPR status
Employment creation-
N56 N principal denied LPR status
Employment creation-
N57 N
spouse denied LPR status
Employment creation-child
N58 A
denied LPR status
Nicaraguan or Cuban
national granted adjustment
NC6 NC-6A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 of status to lawful
permanent reidence (LPR).
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Nicaraguan or Cuban
national granted adjustment
NC7 NC-7A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 of status to LPR as spouse
of alien granted permanent
residence.
Nicaraguan or Cuban
national granted adjustment
C8 NC-8A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100 of status to LPR as child of
alien granted permanent
residence.
Nicaraguan or Cuban
national granted adjustment
of status to LPR as
C9 NC-9A Sec. 202 of PL 105-100
unmarried son or daughter
of alien granted permanent
residence.
Alien who filed and was
Sec. 19 of PL 97-116
NP8 NP-8 A qualified with investor status
(Dec. 29, 1981)
prior to June 1, 1978.
Sec. 19 of PL 97-116 Spouse or child of an alien
NP9 NP-9 A
(Dec. 29, 1981) classified as NP8.
Polish or Hungarian
nationals who were paroled
to the country-
Sec. 646 of IIRAIRA 1996
PH6 A regionplaceU.S. between
Nov 1, 1989 and Dec 1,
1991, and who are eligible
to the benefits of IIRAIRA
Investor Pilot Program not
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
R51 R5-1 N targeted, principal -
(Oct 6, 1992)
conditional
Investor Pilot Program not
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
R52 N targeted, spouse -
(Oct 6, 1992)
conditional
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Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 Investor Pilot Program not
R53 N
(Oct 6, 1992) targeted, child - conditional
Investor Pilot Program not
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395.
R56 R5-6 A targeted, principal -
(Oct 6, 1992)
conditional.
Investor Pilot Program not
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395
R57 R5-7 A targeted, spouse -
(Oct 6, 1992)
conditional
Sec. 610 of PL 102-395 Investor Pilot Program not
R58 R5-8 A
(Oct 6, 1992) targeted, child - conditional
Refugee paroled into the
Sec. 5 of PL 95-412 (Oct.country-regionplaceUnited
R86 R8-6 A
5, 1978) States prior to Apr. 1, 1980.
Haitian with granted
refugees status admitted
RE5 N
into the country-
regionplaceUnited States
Refugee who entered the
Sec. 209(a) of the I&N
country-regionplaceUnited
RE6 RE-6 A Act as added by PL 96-
States on or after Apr 1,
212 (Mar. 17, 1980)
1980
Spouse of an alien
Sec. 209(a) of the I&N
classified as RE6 (spouse
RE7 RE-7 A Act as added by PL 96-
entered the States on or
212 (Mar. 17, 1980)
after Apr.1, 1980).
Child of an alien classified
Sec. 209(a) of the I&N as (child entered the
RE8 RE-8 A Act as added by PL 96- country-regionplaceUnited
212 (Mar. 17, 1980) States on or after Apr. 1,
1980).
Other members of the case
Sec. 209(a) of the INA as deriving refugee status from
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RE9 RE-9 A added by PL 96-212 the princpal (RE1) adjusted
(Mar. 17, 1980) to legal permanent
residence status.
Certain former
Sec. 2 of PL 101-238
RN6 RN-6 A H1nonimmigrant registered
(Dec. 18,1989)
nurses.
Accompanying spouse or
Sec. 2 of PL 101-238
RN7 RN-7 A child of an alien classified
(Dec. 18, 1989)
as RN6.
American Indian born in
S13 S1-3 N Sec. 289 of the I&N Act country-regionplaceCanada
(nonquota).
Seasonal Agricultural
Worker (SAW) who worked
Sec. 210(2)(A) of the I&N
at least 90 days during each
S16 S1-6 A Act as added by PL 99-
year ending on May 1,
603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
1984, 1985, and 1986 -
Group 1.
Seasonal Agricultural
Sec. 210(2)(B) of the I&N Worker (SAW) who worked
S26 S2-6 A Act as added by PL 99- at least 90 days during the
603 (Nov. 6, 1986) year ending May 1, 1986 -
Group 2. on
Person who lost country-
Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and
SC1 SC6 SC-1 SC-6 N A regionplaceU.S. citizenship
324(a) of the I&N Act
through marriage.
Person who lost country-
Sec. 101(a)(27)(B) and regionplaceU.S. citizenship
SC2 SC7 SC-2 SC-7 N A
327 of the I&N Act by serving in foreign armed
forces.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(I)
SD1 SD6 SD-1 SD-6 N A Minister of religion.
of the I&N Act
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the Spouse of an alien
SD2 SD7 SD-2 SD-7 N A classified as SD1 or SD6.
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SD3 SD8 SD-3 SD-8 N A Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the Child of an alien classified
I&N Act as SD1 or SD6.
Certain employees or
Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the former employees of the
SE1 SE6 SE-1 SE-6 NA
I&N Act country-regionplaceU.S.
government abroad.
Accompanying spouse of an
Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the
SE2 SE7 SE-2 SE-7 NA alien classified as SE1 or
I&N Act
SE6.
Accompanying child of an
Sec. 101(a)(27)(D) of the
SE3 SE8 SE-3 SE-8 NA alien classified as SE1 or
I&N Act
SE6.
Employee of U.S. Mission in
placeHong Kong (limit of
SE-HN SE-K Sec. 152 of PL 101-649
SEH SEK A 500 and these persons are
(Nov. 29, 1990)
admitted exempt from the
country limitation)
.
Certain former employees of
Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the the Panama Canal
SF1 SF6 SF-1 SF-6 NA I&N Act as added by PL Company or Canal Zone
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Government. (See SF1 in
section X-IMM.)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) of the Accompanying spouse or
SF2 SF7 SF-2 SF-7 NA I&N Act as added by PL child of an alien classified
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) as SF1 or SF6.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the Certain former employees of
SG1 SG6 SG-1 SG-6 N A I&N Act as added by PL the U.S. Government in the
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) placePanama Canal Zone.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(F) of the Accompanying spouse or
SG2 SG7 SG-2 SG-7 N A I&N Act as added by PL child of an alien classified
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) as SG1 or SG6.
Certain former employees of
Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the the Panama Canal
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SH1 SH6 SH-1 SH-6 N A I&N Act as added by PL Company or Canal Zone
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) Government employed on
Apr. 1, 1979.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) of the Accompanying spouse or
SH2 SH7 SH-2 SH-7 N A I&N Act as added by PL child of an alien classified
96-70 (Sep. 27, 1979) as SH1 or SH6.
Spouse or child of an alien
Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the
SJ2 SJ-2 N classified as SJ6.on Jan. 9,
1978.
I&N Act as added by Sec.
SJ7 SJ-7 A 5(d)(1) of PL 97-116
(Dec. 29, 1981)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(H) of the Foreign medical school
I&N Act as added by Sec.graduate who was licensed
SJ6 SJ-6 A
5(d)(1) of PL 97-116 to practice in the country-
(Dec. 29, 1981) regionplaceUnited States
Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iii) of
the I&N Act as added by Certain retired international
SK1 SK6 SK-1 SK-6 NA
PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) organization employees.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(iv) of
Accompanying spouse of an
the I&N Act as added by
SK2 SK7 SK-2 SK-7 NA alien classified as SK1 or
PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
SK6.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(i) of
Certain unmarried sons or
the I&N Act as added by
SK3 SK8 SK-3 SK-8 NA daughters of international
PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
organization employees.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(I)(ii) of
the I&N Act as added by Certain surviving spouses
SK4 SK9 SK-4 SK-9 NA PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) of deceased international
organization employees.
Sec. 101(a)(27)(J) of the
I&N Act as added by PL
SL1 SL6 SL-1 SL-6 NA Juvenile court dependent.
101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990)
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Alien recruited outside the
country-regionplaceUnited
Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the
States who has served, or
I&N Act as added by
SM1 SM6 SM-1 SM-6 N A is enlisted to serve, in the
Sec.1 of PL 102-110
U.S. Armed Forces for 12
(Oct. 1, 1999)
years (became eligible after
Oct. 1, 1991).
Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the
I&N Act as added by Sec.Spouse of an alien
SM2 SM7 SM-2 SM-7 N A
1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, classified as SM1 or SM6.
1991)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the
I&N Act as added by Child of an alien classified
SM3 SM8 SM-3 SM-8 N A
Sec.1 of PL 102-110 as SM1 or SM6.
(Oct. 1, 1991)
Alien recruited outside the
country-regionplaceUnited
Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the
States who has served, or
I&N Act as added by Sec.
SM4 SM9 SM-4 SM-9 N A is enlisted to serve, in the
1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1,
U.S. Armed Forces for 12
1991)
years (eligible as of Oct.
1,1991)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the
I&N Act as added by Sec.Spouse or child of an alien
SM5 SM0 SM-5 SM-0 N A
1 of PL 102-110 (Oct. 1, classified as SM4 or SM9.
1991)
Certain retired NATO-6
civilian employees. The
NATO-6 classification
identifies members of a
civilian component
accompanying a force
entering in accordance with
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the the provisions of the NATO
SN1 N INA as added by section Status of Force Agreement;
421 of Pl 105-277 members of a civilian
component attached to or
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employed by an Allied
Headquarters Set Up
Pursuant to the North
Atlantic Treaty; and their
dependants
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the Accompanying spouse of an
SN2 N INA as added by section immigrant classified as SN1
421 of Pl 105-277 or SN 6
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the Certain unmarried sons or
SN3 N INA as added by section daughters of NATO-6
421 of Pl 105-277 civilian employees
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the Certain surviving spouses
SN4 N INA as added by section of deceased NATO-6
421 of Pl 105-277 civilian employees
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the
Certain retired NATO-6
SN6 A INA as added by section
civilian employees
421 of Pl 105-277
Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the Accompanying spouse of an
SN7 A INA as added by section immigrant classified as SN1
421 of Pl 105-277 or SN 6
Sec. 101(a)(27)(L) of the Certain unmarried sons or
SN8 A INA as added by section daughters of NATO-6
421 of PL 105-277 civilian employees
Sec. 101 (a)(27) (L) of
Certain surviving spouses
the INA as added by
SN9 A of deceased NATO-6
section 421 of PL 105-
civilians employees.
277
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)(ii)(II)
and (III) of the I&N Act as
SR1 SR6 SR-1 SR-6 N A Religious worker.
added by PL 101-649
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the
I&N Act as added by PL Spouse of an alien
SR2 SR7 SR-2 SR-7 N A
101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) classified as SR1 or SR6
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Sec. 101(a)(27)(C) of the
I&N Act as added by PL Child of an alien classified
SR3 SR8 SR-3 SR-8 N A
101-649 (Nov. 29, 1990) as SR1 or SR6.
Employment creation
Sec. 203(b)(5)(B) of the
T51 T56 T5-1 T5-6 NA immigrant (targeted area) -
I&N Act
conditional .
Spouse of an alien
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N classified as T51 or T56
T52 T57 T5-2 T5-7 NA
Act (targeted area) -
conditional .
Child of an alien classified
Sec. 203(d) of the I&N
T53 T58 T5-3 T5-8 NA as T51 or T56 (targeted
Act
area) - conditional .
Alien previously granted
temporary resident status
Sec. 245A(b) of the I&N (legalization) who illegally
W16 W1-6 A Act as added by PL 99- entered the country-
603 (Nov. 6, 1986) regionplaceUnited States
without inspection prior to
Jan.1, 1982.
Alien previously granted
temporary resident status
(legalization) who entered
Sec. 245A(b) of the I&N
the country-
W26 W2-6 A Act as added by PL 99-
regionplaceUnited States as
603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
a non-immigrant and
overstayed visa prior to Jan.
1, 1982.
voluntary departure
(EVD).Sec. 245A(b) of Alien previously granted
the I&N act as added by temporary resident status
W36 W3-6 A
PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) (legalization) from a country
and Sec. 902 of PL 100- granted blanket extended
202 (Dec. 22, 1987)
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Alien who is presumed to
8 CFR, Sec. 101.1 and
XB3 XB-3 A have been lawfully admitted
OI, Sec. 101.1
for permanent residence.
Child born subsequent to
the issuance of a visa.
Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N
XE3 XE-3 N Parent is employment-
Act as amended
based preference
immigrant.
Child born subsequent to
Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N the issuance of a visa.
XF3 XF-3 N
Act as amended Parent is a family-based
preference immigrant.
Child born subsequent to
the issuance of a visa.
Parent is not a family-based
Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N
XN3 XN-3 N preference, employment-
Act as amended
based preference, or
immediate relative
immigrant.
Child born subsequent to
Sec. 211(a)(1) of the I&N the issuance of a visa.
XR3 XR-3 N
Act as amended Parent is an immediate
relative immigrant.
Refugee in the country-
regionplaceUnited States
prior to July 1, 1953.
Sec. 6 of PL 83-67 (Aug
Y64 Y6-4 A resident status was
7, 1953).
created.Must have entered
after June30, 1924 and
prior to June 28, 1940.
Sec. 249 of the I&N Act Person in whose case
Z03 Z0-3 A as amended by PL 89- record of admission for
236 (Oct. 3, 1965) permanent
Cancellation of removal.
Alien granted suspension of
Sec. 244(a)(5) of the I&A
deportation (other than
Z11 A Act as amended by PL
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89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965). crewman and adjustment as
preference or non-
preference immigrant).
Cancellatiol of removal.
Supsention of deportation,
Sec. 244 of the I&N Act other crewman, and
Z13 A as amended by PL 89- adjusted as an immediate
236 (Oct. 3, 1965) relative of a country-
regionplaceU.S. citizen or a
special immigrant.
Cancellation of removal.
Alien granted suspension or
VAWA Crime Bill, PL cancellation of removal
Z14 A
103-322 pursuant to the Violence
Against Woman Act (VAWA)
provisions
Cancellation of removal.
Alien granted suspension or
special rule cancellation of
Sec 203 of PL 105-100, removal under provision of
Nicaraguan Adjustment section 203 of PL 105-100
Z15 N
and Central American (NACARA). Alien under this
Relief Act (NACARA). classification will be
authorized to accept
employement in the country-
regionplaceUnited States.
Person in whose case
record of admission for
Sec. 249 of the I&N Act
permanent resident status
Z33 Z3-3 A as amended by PL 89-
was created. Must have
236 (Oct. 3, 1965)
entered prior to July 1,
1924.
Private law, immediate
relative of a country-
Z43 Z4-3 A Private Bill
regionplaceU.S. citizen or
special immigrant.
Cancellation of
removal.Alien, granted
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Z56 A Sec. 244 of the I&N Act. suspension of deportation
who entered as a crewman
on or before June 30, 1964.
Cancellation of removal.
Z57 A Sec. 244 of the I&A Act
Alien
granted suspension of
deportation who entered as
crewman on or before June
30, 1964 and adjusted as
preference or non-
preference immigrant
Person in whose case
Sec. 249 of the I&N Act record of admission for
as amended by PL 89- permanent resident status
Z66 Z6-6 A 236 (Oct. 3, 1965) and was created. Must have
PL 99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) entered on or after June 28,
1940 and prior to Jan. 1,
1972.
Foreign government official,
immediate relative of a
Sec. 13 of PL 85-316
Z83 Z8-3 A country-regionplaceU.S.
(Sep. 11, 1957)
citizen or special immigrant.
2. Classes Currently In Use - Nonimmigrants
Symbol:
Statistical /
Document
Section of Law Description
Ambassador, public minister, career
Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(i) of the
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A1 A-1 I&N Act diplomatic or consular officer and
members of immediate family.
Other foreign government official or
Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(ii) of
A2 A-2 employee and members of immediate
the I&N Act
family.
Attendant, servant, or personal
Sec. 101(a)(15)(A)(iii) of
A3 A-3 employee of A1 or A2 and members of
the I&N Act
immediate family.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the Temporary visitor for business
B1 B-1
I&N Act (including Peace Corps).
Sec. 101(a)(15)(B) of the
B2 B-2 Temporary visitor for pleasure.
I&N Act
BCD Border crossing card denied
Sec. 212(d)(4) of the I&N Visa-free travel for Soviet citizen to
Act as added by the Bering designated areas of StateAlaska,
BE BE
Strait Agreement (Sept. 23, restricted to permanent inhabitants of
1989) specified areas of placeSiberia.
Alien in continuous and immediate
Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the
C1 C-1 transit through the placecountry-
I&N Act
regionUnited States
Alien in Transit to United Nations
Sec. 101(a)(15)(C) of the Headquarters District under Sec. 11(3),
C2 C-2
I&N Act (4), or (5) of the Headquarters
Agreement with the United Nations.
Foreign government official, members
Sec. 212(d)(8) of the I&N
C3 C-3 of immediate family, attendant, servant,
Act
or personal employee, in transit.
C4 TWOV Sec. 238(d) of the I&N Act Transit without visa.
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N
CC CC Mass migration, Cuban parolees.
Act
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N
HQRAP - humanitarian parolee.
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CH CH Act as interpreted by
8CFR, Sec.212.5
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N
HQRAP - public interest
CP CP Act as interpreted by
parolee.
8CFR, Sec. 212.5
Alien crewman on a vessel or aircraft
Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(i) and
temporarily in the placecountry-
D1 D-1 Sec. 252 (a)(1) of the I&N
regionUnited States, departing on same
Act
vessel or airline of arrival.
Sec. 101(a)(15) (D)(ii) and Alien crewman departing on
D2 D-2 Sec. 252 (a)(2) of the I&N vessel other than one of arrival.
Act
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Advance parole granted by
DE DA
Act District Office.
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N
DE DEFER Act as interpreted by Deferred inspection.
8CFR, Sec. 235.3(c)
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the I&N Parole granted at port of entry
DT DT
Act or District Office.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the Treaty trader, spouse and
E1 E-1
I&N Act children.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of Treaty investor, spouse and
E2 E-2
the I&N Act children.
Expedited removal case has been
Sec. 235(b)(1) of the I & N initiated and a final decision is pending a
EF EF
Act (Apr.1, 1997) credible fear determination by an asylum
officer or immigration judge.
Expedited removal case has been
Sec. 235(b)(1)of the I & N initiated and a final decision is pending
EP EP
Act (Apr.1, 1997) for reasons other than referal for credible
fear interview before an asylum officer.
Alien removed from the placecountry-
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ER ER regionUnited States under the Expedited
Removal program.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of
F1 F-1 Student - academic institution.
the I&N Act
Sec. 101(a)(15)(F)(ii) of
F2 F-2 Spouse or child of academic student.
the I&N Act
Principal resident representative of
Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(i) of recognized foreign member government
G1 G-1
the I&N Act to international organization, staff, and
members of immediate family.
Other representative of recognized
Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(ii) of foreign member government to
G2 G-2
the I&N Act international organization, and members
of immediate family.
Representative of nonrecognized or
Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iii) of nonmember foreign government to
G3 G-3
the I&N Act international organization, and members
of immediate family.
Officer or employee of such international
Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(iv) of
G4 G-4 organizations, and members of
the I&N Act
immediate family.
Attendant, servant, or personal employee
Sec. 101(a)(15)(G)(v) of
G5 G-5 of G1, G2, G3, or G4, and members of
the I&N Act
immediate family.
Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as
added by PL 99-603, Sec. Temporary visitor for business admitted
GB GB 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); without visa to placeGuam under the
revised by PL 101-649, Guam Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as
added by PL 99-603, Sec.
GR GR 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); Visa Waiver Refusal (placeGuam).
revised by PL 101-649,
Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990)
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Sec. 217 of the I&N Act as
added by PL 99-603, Sec. Temporary visitor for pleasure admitted
GT GT 313 (Nov. 6, 1986); without visa to placeGuam under the
revised by PL 101-649, Guam Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of
Temporary worker (other than registered
the I&N Act as added by
nurse) with "specialty occupation"
PL 101-238, Sec. 3(a)
H1 H-1B admitted on the basis of professional
(Dec. 18, 1989); revised
education, skills, and/or equivalent
by PL 101-649, Sec.
experience.
205(c) (Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of
Temporary worker performing services or
the I&N Act as added by
labor unavailable in the placecountry-
PL 99-603, Sec. 301(a)(b)
H2 H-2B regionUnited States (including Spanish
(Nov. 6, 1986); revised by
sheepherder, excluding agricultural
PL 101-649, Sec. 205
worker).
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(iii) of
H3 H-3 Temporary trainee.
the I&N Act
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H) of the Spouse or child of S8 (H-1A), H1, S9 (H-
H4 H-4
I&N Act 2A), H2, or H3.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(I) of the Representative of foreign information
I1 I
I&N Act media, spouse and children.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the
J1 J-1 Exchange visitor
I&N Act
Sec. 101(a)(15)(J) of the
J2 J-2 Spouse or child of J1.
I&N Act
Fiance or fiancee of a placecountry-
Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the
K1 K-1 regionU.S. citizen entering solely to
I&N Act
conclude a valid marriage contact.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the
K2 K-2 Child of K1.
I&N Act
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Intracompany transferee (executive,
Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the
L1 L-1 managerial, and specialized personnel
I&N Act
entering to continue employer or a
subsidiary or affiliate thereof).
Sec. 101(a)(15)(L) of the
L2 L-2 Spouse or child of L1.
I&N Act
Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(i) of Student pursuing a full course of study at
the I&N Act as added by an established vocational or other
M1 M-1
PL 97-116, Sec. 2(a)(2) recognized nonacademic institution (other
(Dec. 29, 1981) than in a language training program).
Sec. 101(a)(15)(M)(ii) of
the I&N Act as added by
M2 M-2 Spouse or child of M1.
PL 97-116, Sec. 2(a)(2)
(Dec. 29, 1981)
Principal permanent representative of
Member State to NATO (including any of
its subsidiary bodies) resident in the
United States and resident members of
Art.12, 5 UST 1094; Art. permanent representative's official staff;
N1 NATO-1
20, 5 UST 1098 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.
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;
Art. 13, 5 UST 1094; Art.
dependents of member of a force entering
N2 NATO-2 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. 3, 4
in accordance with the provisions on the
UST 1796
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.
Official clerical staff accompanying a
representative of placePlaceNameMember
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N3 NATO-3 Art. 14, 5 UST 1096 PlaceTypeState to NATO (including any of
its subsidary bodies) and members of
immediate family.
Officials of NATO (other than those
N4 NATO-4 Art. 18, 5 UST 1098 classifiable under NATO-1) and members
of immediate family.
Experts, other than NATO officials
classifiable under the symbol NATO-4,
N5 NATO-5 Art. 21, 5 UST 1100
employed on missions on behalf of NATO
and their dependents.
Members of a civilian component
Accompanying a force entering in
Accordance with the provisions of the
NATO Status-of-Force Agreement;
Art. 1, 4 UST 1794; Art. members of a civilian component attached
N6 NATO-6
3, 5 UST 877 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.
Attendant servant, or personal employee of
Arts. 12-20,5 UST 1094- NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4,
N7 NATO-7
1098 NATO-5, and NATO-6 classes, and
members immediate family.
Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(i) of
the I&N Act as added by Parent of SK-3 international organization
N8 N-8
PL 99-603, Sec. 312(b) special immigrant.
(Nov. 6, 1986)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(N)(ii) of
Child of N8 or of SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4
the I&N Act as added by
N9 N-9 international organization special
PL 99-603, Sec. 312(b)
immigrant.
(Nov. 6, 1986)
Temporary worker with extraordinary
Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(i) of
ability/achievement in the sciences, arts,
the I&N Act as added by
O1 O-1 education, business, or athletics. (See O1
PL 101-649, Sec. 207
in: Classes currently not in use -
(Nov. 29, 1990)
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Immigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(ii) of
Temporary worker accompanying or
the I&N Act as added by
O2 O-2 assisting O1. (See O2 in: Classes
PL 101-649, Sec. 207
currently not in use - Immigrants.)
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(O)(iii) of
the I&N Act as added by
O3 O-3 Spouse or child of O1 or O2.
PL 101- 649, Sec. 207
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the Overseas parolee - PIP (e.g., extension of
OP OP
I&N Act refugee programs such as for Soviets).
Temporary Worker, internationally
Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(i) of
recognized athlete or entertainer for a
the I&N Act as added by
P1 P-1 specific competition or performance. (See
PL 101-649, Sec. 207
P1 in: Classes currently not in use -
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Immigrants)
Temporary worker, artist or entertainer
Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(ii) of
under a reciprocal exchange program with
the I&N Act as added by
P2 P-2 a similar organization of a foreign state.
PL 101-649, Sec. 207
(See P2 in: Classes currently not in use -
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Immigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of Temporary worker, artist or entertainer
the I&N Act as added by under a program that is "culturally unique".
P3 P-3
PL 101-649, Sec. 207 (See P3 in: Classes currently not in use -
(Nov. 29, 1990) Immigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(P)(iv) of
the I&N Act as added by
P4 P-4 Spouse or child of P1, P2, or P3.
PL 101-649, Sec. 207
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(Q) of Temporary worker in an international
the I&N Act as added by Cultural exchange program. (See Q1 in:
Q1 Q-1
PL 101-649, Sec. 208 Classes currently not in use - Immigrants.)
(Nov. 29, 1990)
Temporary worker to perform work in
Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of
religious occupations (prior to FY92, R1
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R1 R-1 the I&N Act as added by was classified as parolee). (See R1 in:
PL 101-649, Sec. 209 Classes currently not in use - Non-
(Nov. 29, 1990) immigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(R) of Spouse and children of R1 (prior to FY92,
the I&N Act as added by R2 was classified as deferred inspection).
R2 R-2
PL 101-649, Sec. 209 (See R2 in: Classes currently not in use -
(Nov. 29, 1990) Non- immigrants.)
Refugee: alien unable or unwilling to return
Sec. 207 of the I&N Act to country of nationality because of
RE REFUG as revised by PL 96-212 persecution or a well- founded fear of
(March 17, 1980) persecution. (See RF In: Classes currently
not in use - Non-immigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the
S1 S1W I&N Act as added by PL Special Agricultural Worker - Group I.
99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the
S2 S2W I&N Act as added by PL Special Agricultural Worker - Group II.
99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(a)
of the I&N Act as added
S8 H-1A Registered nurse.
by PL 101- 238, Sec.
3(a) (Dec. 18, 1989)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) Emergency farm worker to perform
of the I&N Act as added agricultural services or labor of a
by PL 99-603, Sec. temporary or seasonal nature when
S9 H-2A 301(a)(a) and Sec. services are unavailable in the country-
216(a)(1)(A) and (B) regionU.S. and will not adversely affect
(Nov. 6, 1986) wages and working conditions of
placecountry-regionU.S. workers.
CitySTOWSec. 273 of the I&N ActStowaway: alien who arrives at a
ST placecountry-regionU.S. port without documentation usually to attempt entry
surreptitiously. (See R5 in: Classes Currently not in use -Nonimmigrants.)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(B), (E),
and (L) and Sec. 214(e)
of the I&N Act as Canadian or Mexican citizen spouse or
TD TD
amended by PL 103- child of TN.
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182, Sec. 341(b) (Dec.
8, 1993)
Sec. 101(a)(15)(B), (E),
and (L) and Sec. 214(e)
Alien seeking entry to the placecountry-
of the I&N Act as
TN TN regionUnited States as a NAFTA
amended by PL 103-
professional,
182, Sec. Principal
341(b) (Dec. 8, 1993)
Alien who entered the placecountry-
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the
regionU.S. illegally prior to January 1,
W1 W1 I&N Act as added by PL
1982 who applies for temporary legal
99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986)
resident status.
Alien who entered the placecountry-
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant prior to
W2 W2 I&N Act added by PL 99- January 1, 1982, overstays visa, and
603 (Nov. 6, 1986) applies for temporary legal resident status.
Sec. 217 of the I&N Act
as added by PL 99-603,
Sec. 313 Nov. 6, 1986); Temporary visitor for business admitted
WB WB revised by PL 101-649, without visa under the Visa Waiver Pilot
Sec. 201 (Nov. 29, Program.
1990)
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the Withdrawal: alien who withdraws entry
WD WD I&N Act and OI, Sec. application, required to leave on the next
235 available transportation.
Sec. 217 of the I&N Act
as added by PL 99-603,
Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986);
WR WR Visa Waiver Pilot Program refusal.
revised by PL 101-649,
Sec. 201 (Nov. 29,
1990)
Sec. 217 of the I&N Act
as added by PL 99-603,
Temporary visitor for pleasure admitted
Sec. 313 (Nov. 6, 1986);
WT WT without visa under the Visa Waiver Pilot
revised by PL 101-649,
Program.
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Sec. 201 (Nov. 29,
1990)
3. Classes Currently In Use - Other Categories of Aliens
Symbol:
Statistical / Document Section of Law Description
991 991 Carter special.
992 992 Carter general.
993 993 Spellman general.
994 994 Spellman humanitarian.
Alien awaiting decision of asylum
999 999
application.
ABD ABD Abandonment of residency.
ABS ABS No description.
Asylee applicant without work
AO AO
authorization.
Asylee applicant with work
AS AS
authorization.
Sec. 209(b) of the
I&N Act as added
AS1 AS1 Approved asylee principal.
by PL 96-212
(Mar. 17, 1980)
AS2 AS2 Approved spouse of an asylee.
AS3 AS3 Approved child of an asylee.
ASD ASD Asylum status denied.
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ASR ASR Asylum status revoked.
Legalization applicant, Ayuda class
AY1 AY1 member, with employment
authorization.
Legalization applicant, Ayuda class
AY2 AY2 member, with no employment
authorization.
Approved border crossing card (I-
BCC BCC
586).
BCD BCD Denied border crossing card (I-586).
Legalization applicant, Catholic Social
CS1 CS1 Services class member, with
employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, Catholic Social
CS2 CS2 Services class member, with no
employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, Catholic Social
CS3 CS3
Services class member - sting case.
Alien not eligible for legalization under
CSS CSS court case filed by Catholic Social
Services.
Alien who is self-petitioning
VAWA Crime Bill PL
DAS DAS under court case filed by FY 97
103-322
Catholic Social Services
Deportation - alien no longer in legal
Sec. 252(b)(1) of permanent resident status and has been
DEP DEP
INA 1952 deported from the placecountry-
regionUnited States.FY 96
Haitian denied refugee
DHR DHR
Application
HR 2267, Denaturalization Cases Justice,
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DNA Commerce State Appropriations, PL 105- FY 98
119
Expedited removal case has
Sec. 235(b)(1) of been initiated and a final
ERF ERF the I & N Act (Apr.1, decision is pending a credible FY 97
1997) fear determination by an asylum
officer or immigration judge.
Expedited removal case has
been initiated and a final
Sec. 235(b)(1)of the
decision is pending for reasons
ERP ERP I & N Act (Apr.1, FY 97
other than referal for credible
1997)
fear interview before an asylum
officer.
Alien removed from the placecountry-
ERR ERR regionUnited States under the Expedited
Removal program.FY 97
EWI EWI Entry without inspection.
Exclusion - formal denial of an alien's
Sec. 252(b) of INA entry into the placecountry-regionUnited
EXC EXC
1952 States by an immigration judge after an
exclusion hearing.FY 96
Expatriation. United States (U.S.)
EXP 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.
Family Fairness program, decision
FFP FFP
Mpending.
Family Fairness program, status granted
FFW FFW
with employment authorization.
FUG FUG Family Unity program, status granted
allowing extended voluntary departure.
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Referred to the Immigration Courts by the
IJ IJ
INS (e.g., Asylum applicant).
IMM IMM Immigrant.
Employment Creation principal (Emp. 5th
IT1 IT6 IT1 IT6 pref.), targeted area, conditional status
terminated.
Employment Creation spouse (Emp. 5th
IT2 IT7 IT2 IT7 pref.), targeted area, conditional status
terminated.
Employment Creation child (Emp. 5 th
IT3 IT8 IT3 IT8 pref.), targeted area, conditional status
terminated.
Legalization applicant, LEAP class
LE1 LE-1 member, (nonimmigrant known to the
government before January 1, 1982).
Legalization applicant, LEAP class
membership derived (nonimmigrant known
LE2 LE-2
to the government before January 1, 1982).
LPR LPR Legal permanent resident alien.
Legalization applicant, LULAC class
LU1 LU1
member, with employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, LU member, with no
LU2 LU2
employment authorization.
PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust
PlaceTypeTerritory citizen on Nov. 2, 1986
MI1 MI1
and domiciled in the placecountry-
regionUnited States.
PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust
PlaceTypeTerritory citizen on Nov. 2, 1986
MI2 MI2
domiciled continuously in the placecountry-
regionUnited States from 1981-86.
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PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust
PlaceTypeTerritory citizen (conditional)
MI3 MI3
domiciled in the placecountry-regionUnited
States before Jan. 7, 1984.
Sec. 216A(b) of the
I&N Act as Employment creation (5th preference),
N51 N56 N51 N56 amended by PL principal; denied legal permanent resident
101-649 (Nov. 29, status. (N56 is adjustment.)
1990)
Sec. 216A(b) of the
I&N Act as Spouse of alien classified N51 or N56;
N52 N57 N52 N57 amended by PL denied legal permanent resident status.
101-649 (Nov. 29, (N56 is adjustment.)
1990)
Sec. 216A(b) of the
I&N Act as Child of alien classified N51 or N56; denied
N53 N58 N53 N58 ammended by PL legal permanent resident status. (N58 is
101-649 (Nov. 29, adjustment.)
1990)
Employment Creation principal (Emp. 5th
NT1 NT6
NT1 NT6 pref.), not in targeted area, conditional
status terminated.
Employment Creation spouse (Emp. 5th
NT2 NT7
NT2 NT7 pref.), not in targeted area, conditional
status terminated.
Employment Creation child (Emp. 5th
NT3 NT8
NT3 NT8 pref.), not targeted area, conditional status
terminated.
Employment authorization document for
PlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust
PAC PAC PlaceTypeTerritories (except
placePlaceNameMarianas
PlaceTypeIslands).
PEN PEN Pending.
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Employment authorization document for
PI PI placePlaceNamePacific PlaceNameTrust
PlaceTypeTerritory.
Legalization applicant, Pereales class
PL1 PL1
member.
Legalization applicant, Pereales non-class
PL2 PL2
member.
Refugee
RAD Application Denied FY 98
Sec. 209(a) of the
Refugee who entered the placecountry-
I&N Act as added
RE1 RE-1 regionUnited States on or after Apr. 1,
by PL 96-212 (Mar.
1980.
17, 1980)
Sec. 209(a) of the
I&N Act as added Spouse of an alien classified as RE1
RE2 RE-2
by PL 96-212 (Mar. (spouse entered on or after Apr. 1, 1980).
17, 1980)
Sec. 209(a) of the
I&N Act as added Child of an alien classified as RE1 (child
RE3 RE-3
by PL 96-212 (Mar. entered on or after Apr. 1, 1980).
17, 1980)
Sec. 209(a) of the Other members of the case regarding an
I&N Act as added alien classified as RE1 (entered the on or
RE4 RE-4
by PL 96-212 (Mar. the placecountry-regionUnited States after
17, 1980) Apr. 1, 1980).
Haitian with granted refuge status admitted
RE5 RE-5
into the placecountry-regionUnited States.
REC REC Sec. 246 of the I&N Legal permanent residence status
Act rescinded
Removal - alien who falls into distress or
Sec. 250 of the I&N who needs public aid and has been
REM REM
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Act voluntarily removed from the placecountry-
regionUnited States.
Legalization applicant denied Act
Sec. 210 of the I&N
S1D S1D temporary resident status, Special
Agricultural Worker - Group I.
Legalization applicant denied temporary
Sec. 210 of the I&N
S2D S2D resident status, Special Agricultural Worker
Act
- Group II.
Sec. 10(a)(27)(A)
of the I&N Act as
SB1 SB-1 amended by PL 94- Returning resident alien.
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
SDF SDF Suspected document fraud.
Legalization applicant, Sod worker class
SO1 SO1
member, with employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, Sod worker class
SO2 SO2 member, with no employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, Sugar cane worker
SU2 SU2 class member, with no employment
authorization.
Legalization applicant denied temporary
Sec. 245(a) of the residentstatus, entered the placecountry-
T1D T1D
I&N Act regionU.S. without inspection (EWI) prior to
1982.
Legalization applicant denied temporary
Sec. 245(a of the resident status, entered the placecountry-
T2D T2D
I&N Act regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant and
overstayed prior to 1982.
Legalization applicant denied temporary
Sec. 245(a) of the resident status, from country granted
T3D T3D
I&N Act blanket Extended Voluntary Departure
(EVD).
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Spouse of legal permanent resident alien,
T21 T26 T21 T26
conditional status denied or reopened.
Unmarried step-child of legal permanent
T22 T27 T22 T27 residentalien, conditional status denied or
reopened.
Child of C22 or C27, conditional status
T23 T28 T23 T28
denied or reopened.
Married step-child of placecountry-
T41 T46 T41 T46 regionU.S. citizen conditional status denied
or reopened.
Spouse of C41 or C46, conditional status
T42 T47 T42 T47
denied or reopened.
Child of C41 or C46, conditional or status
T43 T48 T43 T48
denied reopened.
TA TA Special Agricultural Worker (S1).
TC1 TR6 Spouse of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen,
TC1 TR6
conditional status denied or reopened.
TC2 TR7 Child of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen,
TC2 TR7
conditional status denied or reopened.
Fiance or fiancee of placecountry-
TF1 TF1 regionU.S. citizen, conditional status
denied or reopened.
Child of fiance or fiancee of placecountry-
TF2 TF2 regionU.S. citizen, conditional status
denied or reopened.
Regular legalization. (See W1 in: Classes
TR TR
currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
Replenishment agricultural (RAW), applied
within United States.(See AW and RW in:
Sec. 210(a) of the
TR1 TR1 Classes currently not in use -
I&N Act
Nonimmigrants.) Note: RAW program was
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never implemented.
Replenishment agricultural worker (RAW),
applied outside placecountry-regionUnited
Sec. 210(a) of the
TR2 TR2 States. (See AW and RW in: Classes
I&N Act
currently not in use-Nonimmigrants.) Note:
RAW program was never implemented.
TRM TRM Conditional resident status terminated.
Legalization applicant granted temporary
Sec. 210 of the I&N
TS1 TS1 resident status, Special Agricultural Worker
Act
- Group I.
Legalization applicant granted temporary
Sec. 210 of the I&N
TS2 TS2 resident status, Special Agricultural Worker
Act
- Group II.
Legalization applicant granted temporary
Sec. 245(a) of the
TW1 TW1 resident status, entered the U.S. (EWI)
I&N Act
without inspection prior to 1982.
Legalization applicant granted temporary
resident status, entered the placecountry-
Sec. 245(a) of the regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant an
TW2 TW2
I&N Act overstayed prior to 1982. (See W2 in:
Classes currently not in use -
Nonimmigrants.)
Legalization applicant granted temporary
Sec. 245(a) of the resident status, from country granted
TW3 TW3
I&N Act blanket Extended Voluntary Departure
(EVD).
UN UN Unknown, none, or not reported.
USC USC placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
Legalization applicanat denied permanent
Sec. 245(a) of the resident status, entered the placecountry-
W1D W1D
I&N Act regionU.S. without inspection (EWI) prior to
1982.
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Sec. 245(a) of the Legalization applicant denied permanent
W2D W2D resident status, entered the placecountry-
I&N Act
regionU.S. as a nonimmigrant and
overstayed prior to 1982.
Legalization applicant denied permanent
Sec. 245(a) of the resident status, from country granted
W3D W3D
I&N Act blanket Extended Voluntary Departure
(EVD).
addressStreetVAWA Crime Bill PL 103-322Alien granted
Z14 Z14 suspension or cancellation of removal pursuant to the VAWA
provisions.
Legalization applicant, Zambrano class
ZM1 ZM1
member, with employment authorization.
Legalization applicant, Zambrano class
ZM2 ZM2 member, with no employment authorization.
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4. Classes Currently Not In Use - Legal Permanent Resident Aliens
Symbol:
Statistical / Arrival/
Document Adjust Section of Law Description
Sec. 1 of Act
Native of placeVirgin Islands residing in a
1 1 N approved June 28,
foreign country (nonquota).
1932
Person of German ethnic origin, born in
CityCzechoslavkia, country-
Sec. 12 of PL 774 regionPoland, country-regionHungary,
12 12 N
(June 25, 1948) country-regionRumania, or placecountry-
regionYugoslavia and dependent,
spouse or child
Person of German ethnic origin charged
to German quota or Austrian quota or
country of birth (born in country-
Sec. 12(a) of PL regionYugoslavia, CityCzechoslavkia,
12A 12A N 774 (June 25, 1948) country-regionLithuania, country-
as amended regionEstonia, Hungry, CityLativa,
country-regionPoland, placecountry-
regionRumania, or U.S.S.R., or areas
under control of such countries).
Sec. 12(a) of PL
Child adopted by U.S citizen (first priority
12C 12C N 774 (June 25, 1948)
in German quota or Austrian quota).
as amended
Sec. 13(a)(1) of PL Child born subsequent to issuance of
13A 13A N 139 (May 26, 1924) visa or reentry permit (not charageable to
quotas).
Sec. 2 of Act Chinese: preference quota immigrant
2 2 N approved Dec. 17, (Chinese born and reisdent of
1943 placecountry-regionChina); or
Nonpreference quota immigrant.
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Sec. 231 of PL 79-
Philippine citizen, wife or unmarried son
231 231 N 371 (Apr. 30, 1946)
or daughter granted nonquota status.
Sec. 2(c) of PL 774 Eligible displaced person (nonquota):
(June 25, 1948) as wife or child of placecountry-regionU.S.
Amended by PL 555 citizen; native of a nonquota country or
2-C 2-C N (June 16, 1950); wife or unmarried child (each born in a
also Sec. 4(a), (c), quota country) of a native of a nonquota
(d) of PL 139, (May country; minister of a religious
26, 1924) denomination or wife or unmarried child.
Eligible displaced person (quota or
nonquota): first preference, engaged in
agricultural pursuits or wife or unmarried
Sec. 2(c)(6)(a), (b), minor child; second preference, special
2C6 2- 2C6 2-
NN (c) of PL 774 (June skills and training or wife or unmarried
C C
25, 1948) minor child; third preference, blood
relative of citizen or resident alien of the
United States or wife or unmarried minor
child.
Sec. 2(d) of PL 774
(June 25, 1948) as Eligible displaced person who is a recent
2-D 2-D N
amended by PL 555 political refugee.
(June 16, 1950)
Sec. 2(e) of PL 774
(June 25, 1948) as
2-E 2-E N Eligible displaced orphan (nonquota).
amended by PL 555
(June 16, 1950)
Sec. 2(f) of PL 774
Orphan, adopted or coming to a public or
(June 25, 1948) as
2-F 2-F N private agency for adoption or
amended by PL 555
guardianship
(June 16, 1950)
Sec. 2(g) of PL 774
(June 25, 1948) as Eligible displaced person of Venezia
2-G 2-G N
amended by PL 555 Guilia.
(June 16, 1950)
Sec. 317(c) of the
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317 317 N Nationality Act of Dual national who has been expatriated
1940 (Oct. 14, (nonquota).
1940)
Sec. 318(b) of the
Former citizen expatriated through
Nationality Act of
318 318 N expartriation of parent(s) (immigrant not
1940 (Oct. 14,
chargeable to quotas).
1940)
Sec. 3(b)(2) of PL
Eligible displaced person from country-
774 (June 25, 1948)
3-B 3-B regionChina still in country-regionChina
NN as amended by PL
3B2 3B2 or who left placecountry-regionChina but
555 (June 16, 1950)
is not Permanently resettled.
Sec. 3(b)(3) of PL
774 (June 25, 1948) Eligible displaced person: who is a
as amended by PL Polish veteran of World War II residing in
3-B 3-B
NN 555 (June 16, country-regionGreat Britain; child of
3B3 3B3
1950); also 4(a) of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
PL 139 (May 26, (nonquota).
1924)
Eligible displaced person: who is a
resident and national of country-
Sec. 3(b)(4) of PL
regionGreece entitled to first Preference
774 as amended by
quota status as parent or husband of
PL 555 (June 16,
3-B 3-B country-regionU.S. citizen or as skilled
NN 1950);also 6(a)(1)
3B4 3B4 Agriculturist; who is a resident and
(B) and 6(a)(2) of
national of country-regionGreece entitled
PL 139 (May 26,
to second preference quota status as
1924)
wife or child of alien Resident of the
placecountry-regionUnited States.
Sec. 3(c) of PL 774
Eligible displaced person of European
(June 25, 1948) as
national origin outside of country-
amended by PL 555
regionItaly, country-regionGermany, or
(June 16, 1950);
3-C 3-C N placecountry-regionAustria, who prior to
also 317(c) of the
July 1, 1954, is alloted up to 50 percent
Nationality Act of
of nonpreference quota; dual national
1940 (Oct. 14,
who has been expatriated (nonquota).
1940)
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Sec. 4 of PL 774 Displaced person in the placecountry-
4 4 A regionUnited States adjusting status to
(June 25, 1948)
immigrant.
Husband or wife or unmarried child of a
country-regionU.S. citizen member of the
Sec. 4(a) of PL 139
U.S. Armed Forces (otherwise racially
(May 26, 1924);
inadmissible); husband or wife or
also PL 717 (Aug.
4-A 4-A N unmarried child of a placecountry-
19, 1950) as
regionU.S. citizen (to include an alien
amended by PL 6
who changed status from a nonimmigrant
(Mar. 19, 1951)
to an immigrant under PL 271 (Dec. 28,
1945).
Sec. 4(a) of PL 139
(May 26, 1924) as Refugee husband or wife or unmarried
4-A 4-A N amended by child of a placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
President's Directive(nonquota).
of Dec. 22, 1945
Displaced person temporarily residing in
Sec. 4(a) of PL 774 the placecountry-regionUnited States,
4-A 4-A A
(June 25, 1948) who was granted the status of
permanent resident.
Sec. 4(b) of PL 139 Alien returning from temporary visit
4-B 4-B N
(May 26, 1924) abroad.
Native or refugee native of Canada,
Sec. 4(c) of PL 139 Newfoundland Mexico, Cuba, Haiti,
(May 26, 1924) as Dominican Republic, Canal Zone, or an
4-C 4-C N amneded by independent country of Central or South
President's DirectiveAmerica; wife or refugee wife or the
of Dec. 22, 1945 unmarried child (born in a quota country)
of a native of a nonquota country.
Sec. 4(d) of PL 139 Minister or refugee minister of a religious
(May 26, 1924) as denomination his refugee professor of a
of Dec. 22, 1945 college,wife or unmarried child academy,
4-D 4-D N
amended by seminrary, or(nonquota); professor or
President's Directiveuniversity, his wife, or unmarried child
(nonquota).
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Sec. 4(f) of PL 139 Woman or refugee woman who was a
(May 26, 1924) as citizen of the placecountry-regionUnited
4-F 4-F N amended by States and lost her citizenship by
President's Directivemarriage (nonquota).
of Dec. 22, 1945
Sec. 5 of PL 139 Quota immigrant or orphan (under 10
5 5 N
(May 26, 1924) years of age).
Sec. 503 of the
Nationality Act of Holder certificate of identity to prosecute
503 503 N
1940, (Oct. 14, an action (immigrant).
1940)
PL 203 (Aug 7, Refugee Relief Act of 1953, refugee
6 6 A
1953) adjustment.
Sec. 6(a)(1)(A), (B)
First preference: parent or husband or
of PL 139 (May 26,
refugee parent or husband of
6A1 6- 6A1 6- 1924) as amended
NN placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (quota);
A A by President's
skilled agriculturist or refugee skilled
Directive of Dec. 22,
agriculturist, his wife, or child (quota).
1945
Sec. 6(a)(2) of PL
Second preference: wife or refugee wife
139 (May 26, 1924)
6A2 6- 6A2 6- or child of an alien reisdent of the
NN as amended by
A A placecountry-regionUnited States
President's Directive
(quota).
of Dec. 22, 1945
Sec. 6((a)(3) of PL
139 (May 26, 1924)
6A3 6- 6A3 6- Non-preference alien or refugee alien
NN as amended by
A A (quota).
President's Directive
of Dec. 22, 1945
Married American son or daughter of a
Sec. 204(g) of the country-regionU.S. citizen, born in
A41 A4-1 N I&N Act as added by country-regionCambodia, country-
A46 A4-6 A PL 97-359 (Oct. 22, regionKorea, country-regionLaos,
1982) placecountry-regionThailand, or
Vietnam.N
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Sec. 204(g) of the
A42 A4-2 I&N Act as added by Spouse of alien classified as A41 or A46.
NA
A47 A4-7 PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,
1982)
Sec. 204(g) of the
A43 A4-3 I&N Act as added by
NA Child of alien classified as A41 or A46.
A48 A4-8 PL 97-359 (Oct. 22,
1982)
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 Cuban refugee, or the non-Cuban
(Nov. 2, 1966); visa spouse or child of a Cuban refugee,
C7P C7-P A allocated under charged under the seventh preference
Sec. 203(a)(7) of category and the numerical limitations of
the I&N Act the placeEastern Hemisphere.
Sec. 203(a)(4) of
the I&N Act as
amended by PL 99-
C41 C4-1 Married step-child of a placecountry-
NA 639 (Nov. 10, 1986)
C46 C4-6 regionU.S. citizen - conditional .
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
PL 99-639
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
the I&N Act as
amended by PL 99-
C42 C4-2 NA Spouse of alien classified as C41 or C46
639 (Nov. 10, 1986)
C47 C4-7 - conditional .
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
PL 99-639
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
the I&N Act as
amended by PL 99-
C43 C4-3 Child of alien classified as C41 or C46 -
NA 639 (Nov. 10, 1986)
C48 C4-8 conditional .
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
PL 99-639
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 Cuban refugee, or the non-Eastern
(Nov. 2, 1966); visa Hemisphere.Cuban spouse or child of a
CNP CN-P A Allocated under Cuban refugee, charged under the
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Sec. 203(a)(1)(8) of nonpreference category and the
the I&N Act numerical limitations of the
CT CT N No description. placecountry-regionU.S. citizen.
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732
CU8 CU-8 A Cuban refugee spouse of a
(Nov. 2, 1966)
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 Cuban refugee child of a placecountry-
CU9 CU-9 A
(Nov. 2, 1966) regionU.S. citizen.
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 Cuban refugee parent of a placecountry-
CU0 CU-0 A
(Nov. 2, 1966) regionU.S. citizen.
Sec. 1 of PL 89-732 Cuban refugee, or the non-Cuban
(Nov. 2, 1966); visa spouse or child of a Cuban refugee,
allocated under charged under a preference category
CUP CU-P A
Sec. 203(a)(1) other than seventh preference and the
through 203(a)(7) of numerical limitations of the placeEastern
the I&N Act Hemisphere.
DP DP A Displaced person.
Sec. 4(b)(2)(A) of
PL 85-316 (Sept. Eligible orphan adopted abroad
K-1 K-1 N
11, 1957) (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 4(b)(2)(B) of
Eligible orphan to be adopted abroad
K-2 K-2 N PL 85-316 (Sept.
(nonquota). (See placeK2 in:Classes
Z-2 Z-2 A 11, 1957) Sec. 245
currently in use - Nonimmigrnats.)
of the I&N Act
Sec. 9 of PL 85-316
Spouse or child of adjusted first
K-3 K-3 N (Sept. 11, 1957) as
preference immigrant (nonquota).
Amended
Sec. 12(a) of PL 85- Beneficiary of first preference petition
K-4 K-4 N 316 (Sept. 11, approved prior to July 1, 1958
1957) as amended (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
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Z-2 Z-2 A PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 12(a) of PL 85- Spouse or child of beneficiary of first
K-5 K-5 N 316 (Sept. 11, preference petition approved prior to July
1957) as amended 1, 1958 (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 12 of PL 85-
Beneficiary of 2nd preference petition
K-6 K-6 N 316 (Sept. 11,
approved prior to July 1, 1957 .
1957) as Amended
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A (nonquota)
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 12 of PL 85- Beneficiary of 3rd preference petition
K-7 K-7 N 316 (Sept. 11, approved prior to July 1, 1957
1957) as Amended (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 15(a)(1) of PL
K-8 K-8 N 85-316 (Sept. 11, German exepellee (nonquota).
1957) as amended
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 15(a)(2) of PL
85-316 (Sept. 11, placecountry-regionNetherlands refugee
K-9 K-9 N
(1957) as amended or relative (nonquota).
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Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 15(a)(3) of PL
K10 K1-0 N 85-316 (Sept. 11, Refugee-escapee (nonquota).
1957) as amended
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 1(a) of PL 85-
placeAzores natural calamity victim
K11 K1-1 N 892 (Sept. 2, 1958)
(nonquota).
as amended
Sec. 1(a) of PL 85-
Accompanying spouse or unmarried
K12 K1-2 N 892 (Sept. 2, 1958)
minor son or daughter of alien classified
as amended
country-regionNetherlands national
Sec. 1(b) of PL 85-
displaced from placecountry-
K13 K1-3 N 892 (Sept. 2, 1958)
regionIndonesia (nonquota) or eligible
as amended
orphan adopted
Sec. 1 of PL 85-892 Accompanying spouse or unmarried
K14 K1-4 N (Sept. 2, 1958) as minor son or daughter of alien classified
amended K13 (nonquota).
Sec. 4 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1959)
Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
K15 K1-5 N Sec. 245 of the I&N
registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953
Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by
(nonquota).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 4 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1959)
Spouse or child of alien resident
K16 K1-6 N Sec. 245 of the I&N
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Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953
PL 85-700 (Aug.21, (nonquota).
1958)
Sec. 4 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1985-700
Brother, sister, son, or daughter of
(Aug. 21, 1958) 59)
K17 K1-7 N placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A registered prior to Dec. 31, 1953
Act as amended by
(nonquota).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 4 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1959)
K18 K1-8 N Sec. 245 of the I&N Spouse or child of alien classified K15,
Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by K16, or K17 (nonquota).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 6 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1959)
Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
K19 K1-9 N Sec. 245 of the I&N
admitted as alien under Refugee Relief
Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by
Act of 1953 (nonquota).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 6 of PL 86-863
(Sept. 22, 1959)
K20 K2-0 N Sec. 245 of the I&N Spouse or child of alien admitted under
Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by Refugee Relief Act of 1953 (nonquota).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 25(a) of PL 87-
K21 K2-1 N
301 (Sept. 26, Beneficiary of 2nd preference petition
KN4 Z- KN-4 A
1961) Sec. 245 of filed prior to July 1, 1961 (nonquota).
2 Z-2 A
the I&N Act
Sec. 25(a) of PL 87-
K22 K2-2 N
301 (Sept. 26, Beneficiary of 3rd preference petition
KP4 Z- KP-4 A
1961) Sec. 245 of filed prior to July 1, 1961 (nonquota).
2 Z-2 A
the I&N Act
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K23 K2-3 N Sec. 2 of PL 87-885 Beneficiary of 1st preference petition
KR3 KR-3 N (Oct. 24, 1962) Sec. filed prior to April 1, 1962 (nonquota).
KR4 Z- KR-4 A 245 of the I&N Act
2 Z-2 A
K24 K2-4 N Sec. 2 of PL 87-885
KS3 KS-3 N Spouse or child of alien classified K23,
(Oct. 24, 1962) Sec.
KS4 Z- KS-4 A KR3, or KR4 (nonquota).
245 of the I&N Act
2 Z-2 A
Beneficiary of 4th preference petition
K25 K2-5 N Sec. 1 of PL 87-885
filed prior to Jan. 1, 1962, who
KT4 Z- KT-4 A (Oct.24, 1962); Sec.
isregistered prior to Mar. 31, 1954
2 Z-2 A 245 of the I&N Act
(nonquota).
K26 K2-6 N Sec. 1 of PL 85-885
Spouse or child of alien classified K25 or
KU4 Z- KU-4 A (Oct. 24, 1962) Sec.
KT4 (nonquota).
2 Z-2 A 245 of the I&N Act
PL 97-429 (Jan. 8, Kickapoo Indian - placecountry-
KIC KIC A
1983) regionU.S. citizen.
PL 97-429 (Jan. 8, Kickapoo Indian - freely pass and repass
KIP KIP A
1983) the borders of the
Sec. 101(a)(27) (A) Spouse of a placecountry-regionU.S.
M-1 M-1 N
of the I&N Act citizen (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) Child of a placecountry-regionU.S.
M-2 M-2 N
of the I&N Act citizen
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 101(a)(27)(A)
Eligible orphan adopted abroad
M-3 M-3 N and Sec. 101(b)(6)
(nonquota).
of the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
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Sec. 101(a)(27)(A) Eligible orphan to be adopted
M-4 M-4 N and Sec. 101(b)(6) (nonquota).
of the I&N Act
Z-2 Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act
PL 88-648 (July 14,
M-8 M-8 A Refugee-escapee admitted for
1960)
PL 85-559 (July 25, Hungarian parolee admitted for status
M-9 M-9 A
1958 (nonquota).
Sec. 101(a)(27)(B)
N N N Returning former citizen to
of the I&N Act
8 CFR, Sec. 211 Child born during temporary visit abroad
NA NA N
and OI, Sec. 211 of mother who is
Sec. 203(a)(7) and
(8) of the I&N Act as Immigrant who does not qualify for any of
NP1 NP-1 N amended by PL 94- the six family or employment preferences
571 (Oct. 20, 1976) (non-preference).
NP-6
NP6 Z-
Z-2 A Sec. 245 of the I&N Family member accompanying
2 NP2
NP-2 A N A Act as amended conditional immigrant.
NP7
NP-7
Sec. 314 of PL 99- Natives of foreign states adversely
NP5 NP-5 N
603 (Nov. 6, 1986) affected by PL 89-236 (Oct. 3, 1965).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
NP0 NP-0 A
Act as amended
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)
of the I&N Act Sec.
O1 O1 N
245 of the I&N Act Native of certain placeWestern
O1M O1M N
as amended by PL Hemisphere countries (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A
85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
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Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)
of the I&N Act Sec. Spouse of alien classified O1, unless O1
O2 O2 N 245 of the I&N Act in own right (nonquota). (See O2 in:
O2M O2M N as amended by PL Classes currently in use Nonimmigrants.)
Z-2 Z-2 A 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(C)
of the I&N Act Sec. Child of alien classified O1, unless O1 in
O3 O3 N
245 of the I&N Act own right (nonquota). (See O3 in:
O3M O3M N
as amended by Classes currently in use -
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL85-700 (Aug. 21, Nonimmigrants.)
1958)
Sec. 203(a)(7) of
the I&N Act and
OP1 OP-1 N Alien from underrepresented country
Sec. 3 of PL 100-
OP6 OP-6 A (Underrepresented Diversity Program).
658 (Nov. 15, 1988)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(D)
And 324(a) of the
Person who lost citizenship by marriage
P1 P-1 N I&N Act Sec. 245 of
(formerly P1) (nonquota). (See P1 in:
P1M Z-P1M Z-N the I&N Act as
Classes currently in use -
2 2 A amended by PL 85-
Nonimmigrants.)
700 (Aug. 21, 1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(D)
P2 P-2 N and 327 of the I&N Person who lost citizenship by serving in
P2M P2M N Act foreign armed forces (nonquota)
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by (formerly P2). (See P3 in: Classes
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21, currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(E) Person who lost citizenship through
P3 P-3 N
and Sec. 324(a)(1) parent's foreign naturalization (nonquota)
P3M P3M N
of the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
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Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A (formerly P3).
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 203(a)(7) of
P7 P-7 A Refugee.
the I&N Act
Sec. 203(a)(1) of
the I&N Act as Unmarried son or daughter of
P11 P1-1 N amended by PL 94- placecountry-regionU.S. citizen (1st
571 (Oct. 20, 1976) preference).
P16 Z- P1-6 Sec. 245 of the I&N
A
2 Z-2 Act as amended
A
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
the I&N Act as
P12 P1-2 N
amended by PL 94-
P17 Z- P1-7 A Child of alien classified P11 or P16
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
2 Z-2 A
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended
Sec. 203(a)(2) of
the I&N Act as
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
P21 P2-1 N amended by PL 94-
alien (2nd preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
P26 Z- P2-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N
2 Z-2 A Act as amended
Sec. 203(a)(2) of
the I&N Act as Unmarried son or daughter of lawful
P22 P2-2 N amended by PL 94- permanent resident alien (2nd
571 (Oct. 20, 1976) preference).
P27 Z- P2-7 Sec. 245 of the I&N
AA
2 Z-2 Act as amended
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
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the I&N Act as
Child of alien classified as P21, P22,
P23 P2-3 N amended by PL 94-
P26, or P27 (2nd preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
P28 Z- P2-8 Sec. 245 of the I&N
AA
2 Z-2 Act as amended
Sec. 203(a)(3) of
P31 P3-1 N Professional or highly skilled
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P36 P3-6 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
P32 P3-2 N Spouse of alien classified as
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P37 P3-7 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
P33 P3-3 N Child of alien classified as P31
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P38 P3-8 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(4) of
P41 P4-1 N Married son or daughter of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P46 P4-6 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
P42 P4-2 N Spouse of alien classified as
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P47 P4-7 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8)of the
P43 P4-3 N Child of alien classified as P41
I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P48 P4-8 A
Act
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Sec. 203(a)(8) of Brother or sister of placecountry-
P51 P5-1 N
the I&N Act regionU.S.
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P56 P5-6 A Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of Spouse of alien classified as P51 or P56.
P52 P5-2 N
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P57 P5-7 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
P53 P5-3 N Child of alien classified as P51 or P56.
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P58 P5-8 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(6) of Needed skilled or unskilled worker (6th
P61 P6-1 N
the I&N Act preference).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P66 P6-6 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
the I&N Act as
Spouse of alien classified as P61 or P66
P62 P6-2 N amended by PL 94-
(6th preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
P67 Z- P6-7 Sec. 245 of the I&N
A
2 Z-2 Act
Sec. 203(a)(8) of
the I&N Act as
Child of alien classified as P61 or P66
P63 P6-3 N amended by PL 94-
(6th preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
Sec. 245 of the I&N
P68 P6-8 A
Act
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Sec. 203(a)(7)(A) of
the I&N Act as Conditional entry by refugee (7th
P71 P7-1 N amended by PL 94- preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
Sec. 203(a)(7)(B) of
the I&N Act as
Conditional entry by natural calamity
P72 P7-2 N amended by PL 94-
victim (7th preference).
571 (Oct. 20, 1976)
Sec. 203(a)(7) of
P75 P7-5 A Refugee adjustment (7th
the I&N Act
P7-6
P76 P- Sec. 245 of the I&N Refugee adjustments under the proviso
P-7 Z- A A A
7 Z-2 Act to section 203(a)(7) (7th preference).
2
Sec. 245 of the I&N
X5 X-5 A
Act
Sec. 101(a)(27)(F)
of the I&N Act Sec.
Q1 Q-1 N Minister of religion (nonquota). (See Q1
245 of the I&N Act
Q1M Q1M N in: Classes currently in use -
as amended by PL
Z-2 Z-2 A Nonimmigrants.)
85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(F)
of the I&N Act Sec.
Q2 Q-2 N
245 of the I&N Act Spouse of alien classified as Q1
Q2M Q2M N
as amended by PL (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A
85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(F)
Q3 Q-3 N Child of alien classified as Q1
of the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A
PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
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Certain employees or former employees
R1 R-1 N Sec. 101(a)(27)(G)
of placecountry-regionU.S. government
R1M R1M N of the I&N Act
abroad (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Act as amended by
Z-2 Z-2 A PL 85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(G)
of the I&N Act Sec.
R2 R-2 N
245 of the I&N Act Accompanying spouse of alien classified
R2M R2M N
as amended by PL as R1 (nonquota).
Z-2 Z-2 A
85-700 (Aug. 21,
1958)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(G) Accompanying child of former alien
R-3 R-3 N
of the I&N Act classified as R1 (nonquota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A Act as amended by
PL
Replenishment agricultural worker
R16 R1-6 A (RAW) - applied in placecountry-
regionU.S.
REF REF A Refugee.
PL 83-57 (Aug. 7,
RRA RRA N Refugee Relief Act, refugee.
1953)
Sec. 101(a)(27)(A)
of the I&N Act as
Alien born in independent placeWestern
SA1 SA-1 N amended by PL 94-
Hemisphere country.
571 (Oct. 26, 1976)
SA6 Z- SA-6 A Sec. 245 of the I&N
2 Z-2 A Act
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Sec. 101(a)(27)(A)
of the I&N Act as Spouse of alien classified as SA1 or
SA2 SA-2 N
amended by PL 94- SA6, unless SA1 or SA6 in own right.
571 (Oct. 26, 1976)
SA7 Z- SA-7 Sec. 245 of the I&N
AA
2 Z-2 Act
Sec. 101(a)(27)(A)
of the I&N Act as
Child of alien classified as SA1 or SA6,
SA3 SA-3 N amended by PL 94-
unless SA1 or SA6 in own right.
571 (Oct. 26, 1976)
SA8 Z- SA-8 Sec. 245 of the I&N
AA
2 Z-2 Act
Private Law (July
SF1 SF-1 N Person from placeBonin Islands.
10, 1970)
Sec. 203(a)(1) of
T-1 T-1 N Selected immigrant, 1st
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(1) of
T-2 T-2 N Spouse of alien classified T1,
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
N Sec. 203(a)(2) of Parent of placecountry-regionU.S.
U U-1 U U-1
N the I&N Act citizen, 1st preference (quota).
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(2) of
U-2 U-2 N Unmarried son or daughter of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A (quota).
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Act
Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
VI0 VI-0 A
(Sept. 30, 1982) admitted
Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 Parent of placecountry-regionU.S. citizen
VI5 VI-5 N (Sept. 30, 1982 admitted
Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 Alien admitted to the placecountry-
VI6 VI-6 A
(Sept. 30, 1982 regionU.S.
Sec. 2 of PL 97-271 Alien admitted to the placecountry-
VI7 VI-7 A
(Sept. 30, 1982 regionU.S.
Sec. 203(a)(3) of
V-1 V-1 N Spouse of alien resident, 3rd
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(3) of
V-2 V-2 N Unmarried son or daughter of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A (quota).
Act
Sec. 203(a)(4) of Brother or sister of placecountry-
W-1 W-1 N
the I&N Act regionU.S.
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act
Sec. 203(a)(4) of
W-2 W-2 N Married son or daughter of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N
Z-2 Z-2 A (quota).
Act
Sec. 203(a)(4) of
W-3 W-3 N Accompanying spouse of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N daughter of placecountry-regionU.S.
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act citizen, 4th
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W-4 W-4 N Sec. 203(a)(4) of Accompanying child of
the I&N Act
Sec. 245 of the I&N daughter of placecountry-regionU.S.
Z-2 Z-2 A
Act citizen, 4th
Sec. 5(c) of PL 86-
W-5 Z- W-5 Z-
N 363 (Sept. 22, Adopted son or daughter of
2 2
1959)
placecountry-regionU.S. citizen who is
A
beneficiary
Sec. 203(a)(4) of
X X N Non-preference quota
the
Child born subsequent to issue of
XA XA3XA XA3N Sec. 211(a)(1) of
immigrant visa to accompanying parent
N the I&N Act
(nonquota).
Alien who is presumed to have been
8 CFR, Sec. 101.1
XB XB N lawfully admitted for permanent
and OI, Sec. 101.1
residence.
Sec. 4(a)(1) of PL German expellee in Western Germany,
Y-1 Y-1 N
83-203 (Aug. 7, StateBerlin, or placecountry-
4-A 4-A N
1953) regionAustria (nonquota).
Sec. 4(a)(2) of PL Escapee in Western Germany,
Y-2 Y-2 N
83-203 (Aug. 7, StateBerlin, or placecountry-
4-A 4-A N
1953) regionAustria (nonquota).
Escapee in NATO countries or in
Sec. 4(a)(3) of PL
Y-3 Y-3 N country-regionTurkey, country-
83-203 (Aug. 7,
4-A 4-A N regionSweden, country-regionIran, or
1953)
placeCityTrieste (nonquota).
Sec. 4(a)(4) of PL
Y-4 4- Y-4 N Polish veteran refugee in the placeBritish
83-203 (Aug. 7,
A 4-A N Isles (nonquota).
1953)
Sec. 4(a)(5) of PL
Y-5 4- Y-5 4- Italian refugee in country-regionItaly or
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A placeCityTrieste (nonquota).
1953)
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Italian relative of country-regionU.S.
Sec. 4(a)(6) of PL citizen or alien resident, residing in
Y-6 4- Y-6 4-
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7, country-regionItaly or placeCityTrieste
A A
1953) (nonquota).
Sec. 4(a)(7) of PL
Y-7 4- Y-7 4- Greek refugee in placecountry-
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A regionGreece (nonquota).
1953)
Sec. 4(a)(8) of PL Greek relative of country-regionU.S.
Y-8 4- Y-8 4-
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7, citizen or alien resident, residing in
A A
1953) placecountry-regionGreece (nonquota).
Sec. 4(a)(9) of PL
Y-9 4- Y-9 Dutch refugee in the placecountry-
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A 4-A regionNetherlands (nonquota).
1953)
Dutch relative of country-regionU.S.
Sec. 4(a)(10) of PL
Y10 4- Y10 4- citizen or alien resident, residing in the
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A placecountry-regionNetherlands
1953)
(nonquota).
Sec. 4(a)(11) of PL
Y11 4- Y11 4- placeFar East refugee (non-Asian)
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A (nonquota).
1953)
Sec. 4(a)(12) of PL
Y12 4- Y12 4- placeFar East refugee (Asian)
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A (nonquota).
1953)
Sec. 4(a)(13) of PL
Y13 4- Y13 4-
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7, Chinese refugee (nonquota).
A A
1953)
Sec. 4(a)(14) of PL
Y14 4- Y14 4- CityPalestine refugee in the placeNear
NN 83-203 (Aug. 7,
A A East (nonquota).
1953)
Sec. 5 of PL 83-203 Orphan (under 10 years of age)
Y15 5 Y15 5 N N
(Aug. 7, 1953) (nonquota).
Y16 Y16 Sec. 6 PL 83-203 Refugee Relief Act, refugee adjustment
Y64 Y64 AA (Aug. 7, 1953) (nonquota).
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Y2A Y2A N Recent Hungarian escapee
4-A 4-A A (nonquota).
Sec. 244 of the I&N
Z0 Z A Person in whose case record of
Act as amended
ZN ZN A No description.
Z-2 Z-2 A Multple classes.
Z-4 Z-4 A Private bill.
Sec. 4(d) of PL 85-
Multiple classes. Adjustment of status of
Z-5 Z-5 A 316 (Sept. 11,
orphans.
1957)
Sec. 9 of PL 85-316 Multiple classes. Adjustment of status of
Z-6 Z-6 A
(Sept. 11, 1957) prinicipal beneficiary.
Sec. 9 of PL 85-316
Z-7 Z-7 A Adjustment of status of spouse
(Sept. 11, 1957)
Sec. 13 of PL 85-
Adjustment of status: citizen or a special
Z-8 Z-8 A 316 (Sept. 11,
immigrant.
1957)
Sec. 244(a)(5) of Alien granted suspension of deportation
Z11 Z- Z1-1 A
the I&N Act as (other than crewmen) and adjusted as a
1 Z-1 A
amended preference or nonpreference immigrant.
Alien whose status was adjusted by
Z41 Z- Z4-1 Z-
AA Private Bill private law as a preference or
4 4
nonpreference immigrant.
Alien granted suspension of deportation
who entered as a crewmen on or before
Z57 Z- Z5-7 A Sec. 244 of the I&N June 30, 1964 and adjusted as T-
5 Z-5 A Act as amended 3preference or nonpreference immigrant.
Sec. 13 of PL 85-
Z91 Z9-1 A Adjustment of a foreign official as a
316 (Sept 11, 1957)
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Z-9 Z-9 A preference or nonpreference immigrant.
5. Classes Currently Not In Use - Nonimmigrants
Symbol:
Statistical /
Document Section of Law Description
Replenishment AgriculturalPerson
paroled into placecountry-regionU.S. for
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the
Worker (RAW) applying with aindefinite
I&N Act Sec. 212(d)(5)
AWINDEF periods. (See R1 in: skeletal application
AWRI of the I&N Act as added
at a port ofClasses currently in use -
by PL 99-603 (Nov. 6,
entry. (See RW.) Nonimmigrants and
1986)
Classes currently NOT in use -
immigrants.)
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the Deferred inspection. (See R2 in: Classes
I&N Act as interpreted currently in use - Nonimmigrants and
R2 DEFER
by 8CFR, Sec. 235.3(c) Classes currently NOT in use -
Immigrants.)
Person paroled into placecountry-
regionU.S. for medical or legal
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the
(humanitarian, public interest) reasons.
R3 ML I&N Act as interpreted
(See CH and CP in: Classes currently in
by 8CFR, Sec. 212.5
use - Nonimmigrants and R3 in: Classes
currently NOT in use - Immigrants.)
Sec. 212(d)(5) of the
Withdrawal. (See WD in: Classes
R4 WD I&N Act and OI, Sec.
currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
235
CitySTOW Sec. 273 of the I&N Act Stowaway. (addressStreetSee ST in:
R5
Classes currently in use - Nonimmigrants.)
Sec. 207 of the I&N Act
RF REFUG as revised by PL 96-212 Refugee. (See RE in: Classes currently
in use - Nonimmigrants.)
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(March 17, 1980)
Sec. 101(a)(15) of the Replenishment Agricultural Worker
RW RAW I&N Act as added by PL (RAW) applying at a U.S. Consulate.
99-603 (Nov. 6, 1986) (See AW.)
Sec. 204(c) of the I&N
Act as TC-DEP added Canadian citizen spouse and child of TC.
TB TB2
by PL 100-449, Sec.
307 (Sept. 28, 1988)
Sec. 214(e) of the I&N Canadian citizen professional business
Act as added by PL 100- person engaged in business activities in
TC TC1
449, Sec. 307 (Sept. 28, the placecountry-regionU.S. (U.S.-
1988) Canada Free Trade Agreement).
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