Immigrants Document Description/Details/ Required Attachments Issuance CARDS / STAMPS Effective August 1, 2006, this new stamp was placed into service. All previous ADIT stamp versions used by USCIS have been retired and are no longer used after August 1, 2006; however, if the issue date is prior to August 1, 2006, an old version of the ADIT stamp is acceptable. I-551/ I-151 Card Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) A valid I-551 is required: however, we will accept a Receipt notice indicating a replacement has been applied for along with the expired I- 551. All A #s will be verified through SAVE. If the status is invalid the license will be canceled as soon as we receive a response from DHS. This procedure will establish substantial compliance with the law. Note: Old I-551 Cards without an expiration date are acceptable for I-551 s containing a baby photo are acceptable; however, you must inform the customer that they should obtain a new so they do not have any problems next time they apply for a. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old I-551/I-151 Stamp in passport or on I-94 Note: The I-551 stamp on a valid passport will substitute for the ADIT stamp as proof of Lawful Permanent Resident provided the dates are valid. If the date is expired, the applicant will need a receipt from DHS indicating they have applied for the I-551. The valid I-551 stamp on the valid passport must have the alien registration number. The registration number on the stamp above is the Alien Registration Number. If it has only 8 digits, add a '0' in the front of it to make it nine digits. Select the link for an example of I-551 stamp 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old 1
FORMS I-797 for I-90 I-797 for I-90 This form is used to apply for a replacement I-551, when there is a name change, address change, lost or stolen, renewing an expiring I-551, etc. This form is NOT used for an applicant with a conditional resident to remove conditional status. Ask For: Copy of prior, OR Passport or other state issued identity document. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old I-797 for I-131 This form is used to apply for a travel document, reentry permit, refugee travel document or advance parolee. Ask For: valid I-551 or other USCIS document to establish legal presence Note: Customers presenting an I-797 for I-131 may be immigrants or non-immigrants. Valid I-551 or other acceptable documents required. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old For all nonimmigrants, maximum of 1 year I-751 I-797 for an I-751 This form is used by persons who were issued a conditional resident status due to marriage to a USC or a LPR. Ask for: I-551 (conditional), Passport if available. Marriage Certificate indicating name of spouse and date of marriage. Name of spouse to be same as original petitioner. Look for: Date of receipt of petition by USCIS. This must be prior to expiration of conditional status. If application date is after expiration date, applicant must provide a current DHS document which indicates lawful status. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old 2
ORDERS and OTHERS IJO Immigration Judges Order Granting Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident (Must have A#) Note: Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: Valid passport Valid Employment Auth. Employer ID (secondary ID) ID from home country (secondary ID) ID from school or college (secondary ID) Social Security (secondary ID) Other USCIS document (secondary ID) 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old IJO Immigration Judges Order Granting Asylum or Cancellation of Removal (Must have A#) Note: Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: Valid passport Valid Employment Auth. Employer ID (secondary ID) ID from home country (secondary ID) ID from school or college (secondary ID) Social Security (secondary ID) Other USCIS document (secondary ID) Prosecutorial Discretion: Under a new initiative from the DHS, ICE agents, their attorneys and the Director/Deputy Director of DHS are allowed to use their discretion to close cases and allow applicants currently in removal proceedings to remain in the country lawfully. This is a two-step process: The applicant s attorney and the prosecutors in ICE, etc., jointly file a motion to terminate the removal proceedings case. Then the motion is heard by a IJO and a Final Order is issued. The Final Order may be approved, granted, or denied. In all such cases, we can issue the license/id for one year upon receiving the following documents: Copy of Joint motion for termination Original of the Final order granting or approving the motion. If the motion is denied, we will not process for 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old 3
Administrative Closures: Administrative closures or termination of a removal proceedings case implies that the case has not been proven by DHS to warrant removal and deportation and the applicant can remain lawfully in the country. When a case is administratively terminated, we can issue the license/id upon receiving the order terminating the case. Documents required will be: Notice To Appear for the removal proceedings and the IJO Order terminating the case Order Granting Asylum This could be from an IJO or USCIS through an I-797 Notice of Action Note: Wording should clearly state Application for Asylum is granted. They must have an A#. Once an asylum applicant is granted asylum, and the applicant s spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 come into the country with a valid passport, it will be stamped as Admitted as an Asylee. This means they are also fully granted an asylum status even on the date of entry. They will be eligible for a regular 8-year license. The relationship of spouse and children must exist on the day they are admitted into the country. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old Refugee All refugees will have an A# and have a valid passport and/or I-94 Note: This could be a I-797 or some other form from USCIS. The applicant s spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 come into the country with a valid passport; it will be stamped as Admitted as a Refugee or similar words indicating the same. This means they are also fully granted refugee status even on the date of entry. They will be eligible for a regular 8-year license. The relationship of spouse and children must exist on the day they are admitted into the country. 8 year license 79 and younger 6 year license 80 and older 8 year ID Card 15 and older 4 year ID Card 5 to 14 yrs old All refugees will be treated as lawful permanent residence for license issuance purposes. Refugees must apply for a green (Permanent Resident Card) one year after being admitted to the U.S. 4
Non-Immigrants Document Description/Details/ Required Attachments Issuance CARDS I-688B I-766 Employment Authorization Document (VALID EAD) If the EAD is expired, a can only be issued if the customer provides a receipt notice showing they applied for a EAD renewal prior to the EAD expiring. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year FORMS I-94 Bermuda Required Documents: Valid passport & I-94 Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year I-94 Global Entry Required Attachment Valid passport Note: This is currently only issued for US Citizens, LPRs, and persons from the Netherlands (Dutch countries). Click on the link for an example of a Global Entry I-94. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year 5
I-94 with no Expiration date but CFA/FSM, CFA/PAL or CFA/RMI Stamp Required Attachments: Valid passport & I-94 Note: Citizens of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Marshall Islands are non-immigrants but with authorization to stay permanently in the USA. One year I-94W ESTA Required Attachments: Valid Passport I-94W ESTA Form (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) Note: This ESTA form has already been placed into use by the CBP for 36 countries. This is a legitimate document and can be verified on the web. Verification, however, is not necessary by field offices except where there are obvious doubts. Click on the link for an example of an ESTA - I-94W. 90 day days entry indicated in the passport. Expiration date is stamped in passport. Do not issue for 1 year since expiration date on the ESTA Form is for a longer period. I-797 Application for Visa Extensions, Adjustment of Status, Notice of Action, Receipt, etc. May have multiple names of family members on the same document. * May have suffix-a, b, c, etc. * Must be within 3 years of date issued to be accepted, or provide current printout from USCIS, "Case Status Online", and extending validity. Required Attachments: Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: One year * Valid Passport * EAD * Employer ID * ID from home country * ID from school or college Length of License / ID Card Issuance: One year Comments: Persons eligible for adjustment of status to that of LPR (visa numbers must be available and I-485 filing acceptable for adjustment of status) under the Life Act (Section 245i), must also submit their I-797 as evidence of applying for adjustment of status. In such cases only, a copy of a form I-130 or I-140 may also be 6
accepted. All eligible beneficiaries identified in those forms can also be processed for licenses/id s as applicable although only the petitioner's name and the principal beneficiary is identified on the I-797. I-797 for I-129 Application for a Non-Immigrant Worker Ask For: Valid passport and I-94 (Including but not limited to) Verify: Date of Entry - If none, ask them to get the date of entry stamped by DHS. Scan documents and deny DL/ID until date of entry is stamped. Employer Name When applicant documents indicate a change of status such as B1B2 to H1, F1 to H1, etc., ask for employment letter from petitioner. If petitioner and beneficiary are the same, refer to DVU. If different from self, ask for employment letter, a copy of labor certification or valid EAD. Status at Time of Application If status is not valid, scan documents and deny DL/ID Note: I-94 will sometimes be printed on the bottom of the I-797 for I-129. The I-94 section from the bottom of the I-797 can be used by itself without the top of the I- 797. For all self-filers employing themselves, scan documents and send to DVU for verification. Application for extension of stay will be accepted if made prior to expiration date. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year I-797 for I-130 I-797-for I-130- Immigrant Petition for Relatives, Fiancé(e) or Orphan A. Petitioner is a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and I-130 is approved. Required Documents: Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) Date of Entry stamp in passport- I-797 for I-130 and I-485 (documents will be accepted even if the forms were not filed while in status) Documents showing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary such as: Marriage Certificate for spouse Birth Certificate for siblings indicating same parents Birth Certificate proving child parent relationship Notes: Forms can be over 3 years Passports without immigration entry stamps will not be accepted. If the I-130 was filed prior to April 30, 2001, (eligibility under 245I) person does not require entry stamp in passport. 7
If I-485 was not filed- deny issuance B. Petitioner is a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident and I-130 is pending. Required Documents: Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) Date of Entry stamp in passport I-797 for I-130 Documents showing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary such as: Marriage Certificate for spouse Birth Certificate for siblings indicating same parents Birth Certificate proving child parent relationship Notes: The date of entry stamp in the valid passport may be expired as long as the I-130 was filed while in status. The beneficiary can be an over-stay as long as the I-130 application was filed while in status. Passports without any immigration entry stamp will not be accepted. I-130 for immediate relatives of USC may be over three years old (immediate relatives for USC- spouse- parents, unmarried minor children under 21 years old) I-130 for eligible relatives must be less than three years old to be accepted. Immediate relatives: - spouse, parents, unmarried children under the age of 21 of US Citizens. Eligible relatives of US Citizens include- unmarried children 21 years or older- married son or daughter any age- Your brother or sister (petitioner must be 21 or older) Eligible relatives of Lawful Permanent Residents include Spouse and unmarried children *Immediate relatives who entered the Unites States legally and present a valid Passport, I-94 (may be expired) and a pending application for both the I-130 and I-485 can be issued a ID, even if they did not file the I-130 and I-485 while in status. In cases where the client may be in removal proceedings for an earlier application but has since become an immediate relative, an I-485 will not be necessary since the applicant can only file this when the I-130 is approved. The DL/ID can be issued based on the I-797 for the I-130 and the proof of the relationship as an immediate relative. Example- customer presents a valid Passport and I-94 from Brazil, entered as a visitor (B2) on 12-10-2006, is now an overstay, married a US citizen and files the I-130 and I-485, customer can be issued a ID with these two pending applications even though she did not file these forms while in status. Accept even if both applications have been filed separately. They do not have to be filed at the same time. This is allowed because she married a US citizen, which now makes her an immediate 8
I-797 for I-140 relative and came in to the US legally. Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Ask for: (Including but not limited to) Valid passport or other acceptable (required) with I-94 and date of entry (DOE) stamp. If I-94 is not available must have an I-797 for I-485 along with a valid passport with date of entry stamp. Required Documents: I-140 Approved If I-140 is approved; customer must present I-797 for I-485 and social security. If a Visa number is not available and an I-485 cannot be filed, customers may show other valid non-immigrant status such as a valid EAD, approved H1B or an application for H1B, or I-797 for I-129 while in status. Original/ Renewals Driver License or Identification Card Customers must have a valid passport and I-94. Valid passports without any date of entry stamps will not be accepted. Forms can be over 3 years. If the I-140 was filed prior to April 30, 2001, (eligibility under 245I), person does not require entry stamp in passport. I-140 is Pending Original Driver License or Identification Card If I-140 is pending, the customer must present a valid passport, I-94 and date of entry stamp and a social security. I-797 must be within 3 years of DL application. I-140 must have been applied for while in legal status. Renewal Driver License or Identification Card A customer renewing a REAL ID compliant is not required to present a valid passport and I-94 but must present valid immigration documents. On a pending I-140, they need to show letter from employer or labor certificate to match the name on the I-797. For all self-filers employing themselves, scan documents and send to DVU for verification. Do not issue permit until approval is received from DVU. Family member names must be listed on the I-140 for the family members to be eligible for a license. One year I-327 I-327 Re-entry endorsement placed in valid passport Description: Re-entry endorsement placed in valid passport. Note: Accepted as permission to be in the U.S. Required Attachments: Including but not limited to: Valid Passport Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year 9
I-797 for I-360 Battered Spouse Religious Worker Special Immigrant - Widow or Widower of US Citizen Battered Spouse of LPR or US Citizen Required documents: I-797 for an I-360 stating Prima Facie Case has been established. Do not accept unless this is mentioned or the I-360 was approved. Photo ID such as Passport, DHS document with photo and DOB, etc (not a DL/ID issued by the state) Marriage certificate (only if available) I-797 for an I-485 if filed Religious Worker If a Minister, Certificate of Ordination in the denomination and it Must be over 2 years old. Must present valid passport and I-94 to indicate lawful entry (Including but not limited to) Filing of I-360 must be dated when I-94 was still valid One year If not a Minister, then they must show documents showing they are a member in the denomination for at least 2 years (These documents would have been presented with the application) Must present valid passport and I-94 to indicate lawful entry Filing of I-360 must be dated when I-94 was still valid. Special Immigrant Amerasian, Juvenile, Employee in the Panama Canal Zone, Physician, International Organization Member, Armed Forces member, Afghan/Iraq National Translator, Iraq National working with US Govt. in Iraq, Self-petitioning Refer all these cases to DVU Widow or Widower of US Citizen Copy of spouse s death certificate death within 2 years of filing (if death was prior to Oct 28, 2009, then filing can be accepted until Oct 28, 2011) Copy of evidence that spouse was a US citizen such as spouse s Birth certificate, valid passport, Naturalization Certificate, etc. (Including but not limited to) Copy of Marriage Certificate to citizen spouse Government issued photo ID document 10
I-797 for I-485 Lawful entry is not a requirement for a widow or a widower Application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. Including but not limited to: Valid passport or other acceptable USCIS document The I-485 is a form to change status from a non-immigrant status to an immigrant status. This presumes that in most cases, supporting documents should include an I- 130 approval, or an I-140 approval, or one of the other classifications where a person can petition for oneself, such as an asylee, parolee, etc., but with documents showing this process. An I-485 without any supporting documents is not acceptable. Required supporting documents: 1) I-797 showing approved I-130/140 or 2) K1 classification (Fiancée of U.S. Citizen) or 3) I-797 or other documents showing applicant classification which allows for adjustment of status. In the case of Cuban applicants, go through your chain of command. One year I-797 for I-539 I-797 for I-571 Application to Extend or Change Non-Immigrant Status Must be filed while in status. Ask For: Valid passport & I-94 (Including but not limited to) Verify: Date of entry (DOE) Travel Document/Refugee Travel Permit Note: Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: Valid passport Driver license from any state (secondary ID) Valid Employment Authorization Employer ID (secondary ID) ID from home country (secondary ID) ID from school or college (secondary ID) Social Security (secondary ID) Other USCIS document (secondary ID) Same as expiration date on document not to exceed one year One year license or 11
I-797 for I-589 This form is used to apply for asylum. The customer must submit this application to USCIS within 12 months of entering the country. Ask For: Valid passport and I-94 (Including but not limited to) If the applicant does not have passport or I-94, must have other Supporting documents from DHS clearly indicating status at the Time of entry. One year Verify: I-589 was filed within 12 months of entry to this country. Note: If the customer has been granted asylee status, they are categorized as an immigrant. I-797 for I-765 This form is used to apply for Employment Authorization Ask For: Valid passport and I-94 (Including but not limited to) Verify: Date of Entry Status at the time of application If status is not valid, scan documents and deny DL/ID. Cannot be used for an original issuance This segment is used solely for the use of reinforcing two policy issues 1) Due to an abundance of fraud in the intent of the applicant when filing this form, the I-797 for the EAD cannot be used either for an original issuance or by itself, and must be accompanied with additional documentation; 2) The agency reserves the right to ask for other supporting documents even when presented for a renewal. One year I-797 for I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status I-821 is used to apply for TPS extensions Ask for: Valid passport & I-94 and I-797 for I-821 and I-797 for I-765 (Accepted but not limited to) Verify: Date of Entry TPS Status The customer should already hold TPS and a valid EAD and are now asking for an extension. If the customer does not have a valid EAD or already hold TPS status, they must have come into the United States prior to 1998 in another status. They can now apply for TPS with an I-821. See TPS under Non-Immigrant section. Note: The following countries have temporary protected status: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Sudan, Liberia, Somalia & Haiti. (Burundi is no longer One year 12
I-797 for I-914 designated for TPS status). Haitians refer to TPS section Petition for a T Non-Immigrant Status Required Documents: Passport or Passport Card or BBC or other DHS/DOS issued photo ID with DOB I-797 for an I-914 (must have an A#) I-797 for an I-914 ASC Fingerprint Notice with stamp indicating date when fingerprinted Optional Documents: I-797 for an I-914 Supplement B (This is optional and only if available) Important: This can only be accepted once, since 99% are adjudicated within 1 year. Renewal of license/id will be with approval notice. Note: This form is used by victims of human trafficking who have suffered abuse. Lawful entry is not required. Many may receive their passports after entry and when filing for I-914. (Annually only 1100-1300 cases are filed nationally. Hence large volumes in our offices should be brought to our attention. Florida processes fewer than 50 in a year.) One year license or I-797 for I-918 Petition for a U Non-Immigrant Status Ask For: Valid passport and I-94 (if available) and I-797 for an I-918 with copy of supplement B (original will be with DHS) and I-797 for an I-765 Note: This form is used by victims of crimes who have suffered abuse and/or have information regarding criminal activity and are willing to assist our government in the investigation of such activities. Every U-Visa applicant must have an alien number assigned. Lawful entry is not required when supplement B is provided. A-19 is the class of admission for U-Visa applicants. They are entitled to a four-year EAD and are eligible to adjust status with an I-485 after three years as a U-Visa holder. One year license or 13
ORDERS and OTHERS Canadian Citizen Document Requirements Note: Canadians must provide proof of Canadian citizenship to be issued a Florida ID by presenting a Canadian Birth Certificate, valid Canadian passport, Canadian Certificate of Citizenship or Canadian Naturalization or, and an approved secondary One year Cancellation of Removal Proceedings Notice of Hearing for Cancellation of Removal Proceedings The hearing date must be over 30 days later from the date of application for a. Required Attachments: Ask for: I-797 for an I-589/ EOIR 42B or other evidence that the hearing is for an asylee applicant. If EOIR 42B is filed, require EAD. Foreign Passport or other DHS issued photo document (passport may be expired due to nature of application). Birth Certificate (Passport or DHS document can supplement if DOB is listed) One year issuance Order of Supervision (OOS) Issued to people who are ordered deported but are stateless so they cannot be deported. This order grants the person proof of legal presence. Any applicant with an Order of Supervision who has been issued a Real ID Compliant ID is not required to provide a primary photo ID document for subsequent license/id. The expired or expiring compliant license/id will be the photo ID document. However, they still must proved lawful presence to be issued. In all instances for an initial issuance, if the Order of Supervision (OOS) I-220B has the photograph and the date of birth on the document itself, then we can accept any one of the documents indicated below. * Valid passport (unexpired but date of entry stamp is not required) * Valid Employment Authorization * Other USCIS documents (go through your chain on command) Examples are: Letter providing name of supervisor and frequency of reporting Expired photo ID (EAD/Passport) Will require portal exception Any other correspondence from DHS If the I-220B does not have photo and DOB, one of the above Other USCIS One year 14
Documents must have both photo and DOB listed. This is why an expired EAD/Passport can be accepted with portal exception approval. Expired EAD s must have expired within three years. Invitational Travel Order for International Military Student (ITO for IMS) Bearer is a military person invited under NATO rules. He or she will have no other document, such as an I-94 or valid passport. ITO for IMS with an ID form his/her home country is sufficient. ITO is a 3-page document with personal details of the bearer. The last item specifies end date of training. Item 11(e) lists number of days authorized in this country after training. The end date of training, added to leave days, equals maximum period of DL or ID Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year 15
Non-Immigrant Classifications (I-94) If a date is specified on the I-94, use that date as the expiration date of the ID. If no date is specified, use the chart below to determine the expiration date. Class Required Attachments Description Details Length of Stay and Maximum Length of Issuance A-1 Valid passport Ambassador, Diplomat or Consular Official or Family Customers with an A classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. A Florida Learner s License can be issued. A full Class E license cannot be issued to a customer with an A-1 classification. An can be issued. A-2 Valid passport Other Government Official or Family Customers with an A classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. A Learner s License can be issued. A full Class E license cannot be issued to a customer with an A-2 classification unless the customer presents a letter from the Department of State indicating they are allowing state government to issue a license. An can be issued without a letter from the Department of State. A-3 Valid passport Personal Employee of A-1 or A-2 Customers with an A classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. 16
An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. B-1 Valid passport Temporary Visitor for Business B-2 Valid passport Temporary Visitor for Pleasure B1B2 Valid passport Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure C-1 Valid passport Not Entitled to Issuance (Alien in Transit) C-2 Valid passport Alien in Transit to UN at UN C-3 Valid passport Not entitled to issuance Foreign Government Official, Family Member or Employee in Transit D None Not entitled to issuance Crewmember for Sea or Air E-1 Valid passport Treaty Trader, Spouse of or Child of 17
E-2 Valid passport Treaty Investor, Spouse of or Child of E-3 Valid passport National of Australia in a specialty occupation, spouses and children accompanying or following to join principal alien F-1 Valid passport I-20 Student OPT - Expiration date of I-20 or OPT (whichever is later) + 60 days. (OPT Optional Practical Training) F-2 Valid passport Spouse or Child of Student Same as Principal F-1 G-1 Valid passport Principle Resident Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or Family Customers with a G classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. G-2 Valid passport Other Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or family 18
Customers with a G classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. G-3 Valid passport Representative for Non-recognized Nonmember for Member Government to International Organization or Family Customers with a G classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. G-4 Valid passport International Organization Officer or Employee, or Immediate Family Customers with a G classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. G-5 Valid passport Personal Employee of G-1 through G- four Customers with a G classification must have a Non-Eligibility Letter from the Department of State authorizing the customer to seek motor vehicle services at our offices. An can be issued without the Non-Eligibility Letter. 19
H1A Valid passport Registered Nurse H1B Valid passport Alien in Specialty Occupation (Professional) H2A Valid passport Temporary Worker Performing Agricultural Services H2B Valid passport Temporary Worker Performing Other Services H-3 Valid passport Trainee H-4 Valid passport Spouse or Child of Alien Classified as H1A/B, H2A/B or H4 I Valid passport Representative of Foreign Media, Spouse and Child J-1 Valid passport DS2019 Exchange Visitor 20
Formerly IAP-66 Expiration date of DS2019 or equivalent +30 days J-2 Valid passport DS2019 Formerly IAP-66 Spouse or Child of J-1 K-1 Valid passport Fiancée of United States Citizen K-3 Valid passport Alien Spouse of United States Citizen awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa (LIFE Program) K-4 Valid passport Minor (under 21) Child of Alien Spouse of United States Citizen, awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa (LIFE Program) L-1 Valid passport Intra-Company Transferee L-2 Valid passport Spouse or Child of Intra-Company Transferee M-1 Valid passport I-20 Vocational or Other Non-Academic Student 21
OPT - Expiration date of I-20 or OPT (whichever is later) + 60 days (OPT Optional Practical Training) M-2 Valid passport Spouse of M-1 Same as Principal M-1 N-8 Valid passport Parent of an Alien Classified as SK3 Special Immigrant N-9 Valid passport Child of N-8 or of an SK-3 or SK-four Special Immigrant O-1 Valid passport Alien with Extraordinary Abilities in Science, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics O-2 Valid passport Accompanying Alien with O-1 Classification O-3 Valid passport. Spouse or Child of O-1/2 P-1 Valid passport Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group Member 22
P-2 Valid passport Artist or Entertainer in a Reciprocal Exchange Program P-3 Valid passport Artist or Entertainer in a Cultural Exchange Program P-4 Valid passport Spouse or Child of P1, P2 or P3 Q-1 Valid passport Participant in an International Culture Exchange Program R-1 Valid passport Alien in a Religious Occupation R-2 Valid passport Spouse or Child of R-1 S-1 Valid passport Special Interest Alien S-2 Valid passport Special Interest Alien 23
TN Valid passport NAFTA Professional TD Valid passport Spouse or Child of NAFTA Professional V-1 Valid passport An Eligible Spouse of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence V-2 Valid passport An Eligible Child of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence V-3 Valid passport A Child of either, if Eligible to Accompany or Follow to Join Principal Alien Lawfully Admitted NATO Valid passport Military ID NATO1 Valid passport Principal Permanent Representative of Member State to NATO Resident in the US and Family NATO2 Valid passport Other Representative of Member State to NATO 24
NATO3 Valid passport Official Clerical Staff to NATO Representative NATO4 Valid passport. Official of NATO or Immediate Family NATO5 Valid passport Expert, Other than NATO Member Immediate Family NATO6 Valid passport Member of a Civilian Component of NATO NATO7 Valid passport Personal Employee of NATO 5/six or Immediate Family TWOV Valid passport Not entitled to issuance Transit without Visa Parolee Valid Passport Only valid Parolee documents are accepted. All parole s / letters must have expiration date and be valid. Must have an A number. In the case of Cubans go through your chain of command Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: 25
Valid passport Valid- Employment Auth. Employer ID (Secondary ID) ID from home country (Secondary ID) ID from school or college (Secondary ID) Social Security (Secondary ID) Other USCIS document (Secondary ID) Asylee Valid Passport For all asylees other than Cubans, applicant must have I-797 or other receipt from DHS showing application for asylum and other supporting documents. In case of Cubans, go through your chain of command. Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: Valid passport Valid- Employment Auth. Employer ID (Secondary ID) ID from home country (Secondary ID) ID from school or college (Secondary ID) Social Security (Secondary ID) Other USCIS document (Secondary ID) TPS Must Have:- Valid passport & I-94 or Valid EAD Except for Haitians Renewals must show evidence of TPS status. Countries (or parts thereof) that are currently designated for TPS must show evidence of applying with DHS such as a receipt notice. Application must be filed while in status. (If A12 appears on the valid EAD under category, additional evidence of TPS is not required): Accepted only with supporting document, including, but not limited to: Valid passport Valid- Employment Auth. Employer ID (Secondary ID) ID from home country (Secondary ID) ID from school or college (Secondary ID) Social Security (Secondary ID) Other USCIS document (Secondary ID) Note: If the EAD has automatically been extended, proof of EAD renewal is not required. Check TPS country information for extension status. 26
El Salvador: Currently designated through September 9, 2013. Honduras: Currently designated through July 5, 2013. Nicaragua: Currently designated through July 5, 2013. Somalia: Currently designated through September 17, 2012. Sudan: Currently designated through May 2, 2013. Liberia: Extended to March 31, 2013 Haiti: The TPS re-designation of Haiti allows eligible Haitians who does not currently have TPS or have a pending TPS application, and who have continuously resided in the United States since Jan. 12, 2011, to apply for the TPS designation; Haitians can file for TPS during the 180- day re-registration period which started on May 19, 2011 and extends to November 15, 2011. The Temporary Protected Status is currently designated through January 22, 2013. Those who travel to the United States after January 12, 2011 will not be eligible for TPS. Document requirements include I-797 for I-821 and 1-765, evidence of Haitian citizenship, copies of any documents submitted along with the I-821 application will be accepted. In addition, if available valid passport and current status. TPS Haiti applicants can be renewed for a period of one year when an EAD expiring July 22, 2011 is presented. Document requirements will simply be an expired EAD. WB Valid passport Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Business 90 days from the date admitted into U.S. 27
WT Valid passport Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Pleasure 90 days from the date admitted into U.S. 28