6. VISA SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used in issuing visas to nonimmigrants and immigrants proceeding to the United States. Unless otherwise stated, the section of the law cited refers to the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. (66 Stat. 163,8 Ü.S.C. 1101; 75 Stat. 527; 79 Stat. 911).

Visa symbol

A-1.

A-2.

A-3..

B-1..

B-2.

B-1 and B-2..

C-1..

C-2...

D.
E-1.

E-2.

F-1.

F-2..

G-1.

G-2.

G-3.

G-4

G-5.

H-1.

H-2.

H-3..

I..

J-1..

J-2.

NATO-1..

NATO-2....

NATO-3..

NATO-4....
NATO-5....

Nonimmigrants

Class

Ambassador, public minister, career diplomatic or con-
sular officer, and members of immediate family.
Other foreign government official or employee, and mem-
bers of immediate family.

Attendant, servant, or personal employee of A-1 and A-2
classes, and members of immediate family.

Temporary visitor for business..

Temporary visitor for pleasure.

Temporary visitor for business and pleasure..
Alien in transit..

Alien in transit to United Nations Headquarters District
under § 11 (3), (4), or (5) of the Headquarters Agreement.
Foreign government official, members of immediate
family, attendant, servant, or personal employee, in
transit.

Crewman (seaman or airman).
Treaty trader, spouse and children.
Treaty investor, spouse and children.
Student.

Spouse or child of student..

Principal resident representative of recognized foreign
member government to international organization, his
staff, and members of immediate family.

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Section of law

101 (a) (15) (A)(1).

101 (a) (15) (A)(ii).

101 (a) (15) (A) (iii).

101 (a) (15) (B).
101 (a) (15) (B).
101(a) (15) (B).
101 (a) (15) (C).
101(a) (15) (C).

212(d) (8).

101(a) (15) (D).
101 (a) (15) (E) (1).
101(a) (15) (E) (11).
101 (a) (15) (F) (1).
101 (a) (15) (F)(ii).
101 (a) (15) (G)(1).

Other representative of recognized foreign member gov. 101 (a) (15) (G) (ii).
ernment to international organization, and members of
immediate family.

Representative of nonrecognized or nonmember foreign 101 (a) (15) (G) (iii).
government to international organization, and members
of immediate family.

International organization officer or employee, and mem-
bers of immediate family.

Attendant, servant, or personal employee of G-1, G-2,
G-3, and G-4 classes, and members of immediate family.
Temporary worker of distinguished merit and ability...
Temporary worker performing services unavailable in the
United States.

Spouse or child of exchange visitor..

Principal permanent representative of member state to
NATO (including any of its subsidiary bodies) resident
in the United States and resident members of his official
staff; Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General,
Assistant Secretaries General, and Executive Secretary
of NATO; other permanent NATO officials of similar
rank; and members of immediate family.
Other representatives of member states to NATO (includ-
ing any of its subsidiary bodies) including representa-
tives, advisers, and technical experts of delegations, and
members of immediate family; dependents of member
of a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the
NATO Status-of-Forces Agreement or in accordance
with the provisions of the Protocol on the Status of
International Military Headquarters, members of such
a force if issued visas.

Official clerical staff accompanying a representative of
member state to NATO (including any of its subsidiary
bodies) and members of immediate family.
Officials of NATO (other than those classifiable under
NATO-1) and members of immediate family.
Experts, other than NATO officials classifiable under the
symbol NATO-4, employed on missions on behalf of
NATO; and their dependents.

101 (a) (15) (G) (iv).

101(a) (15) (G) (v).

101 (a) (15) (H) (1).
101 (a) (15) (H) (ii).

101 (a) (15) (H) (iii).
101 (a) (15) (I).

101 (a) (15) (J).
101(a) (15) (J).

Art. 12, 5 U.S.T.(1094; art. 20, 5 U.S.T. 1098.

Art. 13, 5 U.S.T. 1094; art. 1, 4, 1794; art. 3, 4, U.S.T. 1796.

Art. 14, 5 U.S.T. 1096.

Art. 18, 5 U.S.T. 1098.

Art. 21, 5 U.S.T. 1100.

Visa symbol

NATO-6.........

NATO-7.....

Nonimmigrants-Continued

Class

Members of a civilian component accompanying a force
entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO
Status-of-Forces Agreement; members of a civilian com-
ponent attached to or employed by an Allied head-
quarters under the Protocol on the Status of Inter-
national Military Headquarters set up pursuant to the
North Atlantic Treaty; and their dependents.
Attendant, servant, or personal employee of NATO-1,
NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, and NATO-
6 classes, and members of immediate family.

Immigrants (special K classes)

Section of law

Art. 1, 4 U.S.T. 1794; art. 3, 5 U.S.T. 877.

Arts. 12-20, 5 U.S.T. 10941098.

Visa symbol

Class

Section of law

K-21.

K-22.

K-23.

Beneficiary of 2d preference petition filed prior to July 1, 25(a), Act of Sept. 26, 1961.
1961.
Beneficiary of 3d preference petition filed prior to July 1,
1961.

Beneficiary of 1st preference petition filed prior to Apr. 1, 2, Act of Oct. 24, 1962.
1962.

Do.

K-24.
K-25.

K-26.

Beneficiary of 4th preference petition filed prior to Jan. 1, 1, Act of Oct. 24, 1962.
1962, who is registered prior to Mar. 31, 1954.
Spouse or child of alien classified K-25..

Do.

Immediate relatives

Alien born in independent country of the Western Hemi- 101(a) (27) (A).

sphere.

101 (a) (27) (A).

101(a) (27) (A).
101(a) (27) (B).

101(a) (27) (C) and 324(a).

Person who lost U.S. citizenship by serving in foreign 101(a) (27) (C) and 327.
armed forces.

The above classes of immigrants are not subject to the numerical restrictions set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act, but aliens classified as SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 are subject to the numerical limitation specified in section 21(e) of the Act of October 3, 1965.

IMMIGRANTS

The following classes of immigrants are subject to the numerical restrictions specified in sections 201, 202, and 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.

Preference classes

Visa symbol

Class

Section of law

P1-1.
P1-2..
P2-1.
P2-2-

1st preference: Unmarried son or daughter of U.S. citizen.. 203 (a)(1).
1st preference: Child of alien classified P1-1..

203(a) (9).

2d preference: Spouse of alien resident....

203(a)(2).

2d preference: Unmarried son or daugher of alien resident.

203 (a) (2)

P2-3.

2d preference: Child of alien classified P2-1 or P2-2..

203(a) (9)

P3-1.

3d preference: Professional, scientist, or artist..

203(a) (3).

P3-2..

P3-3....

3d preference: Spouse of alien classified P3-1..
3d preference: Child of alien classified P3-1.

203 (a) (9)

203 (a) (9)

P4-1.

P4-2

P4-3.

P5-1.

P5-2.

P5-3.
P6-1.
P6-2
P6-3.

4th preference: Married son or daughter of U.S. citizen.
4th preference: Spouse of alien classified P4-1.
4th preference: Child of alien classified P4-1..
5th preference: Brother or sister U.S. citizen.
5th preference: Spouse of alien classified P5-1.
5th preference: Child of alien classified P5-1..
6th preference: Needed skilled or unskilled worker.
6th preference: Spouse of alien classified P6-1..
6th preference: Child of alien classified P6-1...

7. LIST OF SELECTED FORMS

(a) DEPARTMENT OF STATE

STANDARD FORMS USED IN IMMIGRANT VISA PROCESSING

No.

AR-4-
DSP-70-
I-130*

I-140*....

FS-497.

FS-500.

I-508*

FS-510.

FS-511.

FS-548.

FS-549.

I-550*

FS-551.

ES-575**

N-585*

I-600*

DSL-845..

DSL-851

DSL-852

DSL-869

DSL-869A..

DSL-871

DSL-987

DSL-988--

DSL-989---

DSL-989A

DSL-990

DSL-991.

Title

Alien registration fingerprint card.

Biographic data for visa purposes.

Petition to classify status of alien relative for issuance of immigrant visa.

Petition to classify preference status of alien on basis of pro-
fession or occupation.

Preliminary questionnaire to determine immigrant status.
Memorandum of action in visa case.

Waiver of rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities.
Application for immigrant visa and alien registration.
Immigrant visa and alien registration.

Statement of marriageable age applicant (issued visa as child).
Selective Service registration notice.

Application for verification of last entry of an alien.

Statement acknowledging visa ineligibility of family member.
Application for alien employment certification.

Application for information from or copies of Immigration and
Naturalization Records.

Petition to classify orphan as an immediate relative.
Information_sheet, "Evidence Which Can be Presented to
Meet the Public Charge Provision of the Law."

Information sheet, "Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive
Visas."

General information sheet for immigrants.

Form letter regarding documents which must be obtained.
Letter informing applicant that evidence submitted re sec.
212(a)(14) is satisfactory, but visa number is not available.
Appointment letter for immigrants.

Information sheet regarding certification by Department of
Labor.

Letter informing applicant that his occupation is on Depart-
ment of Labor's noncertification list.

Letter requesting evidence regarding inapplicability of sec. 212(a) (14).

Letter informing applicant that evidence submitted does not
establish inapplicability of sec. 212(a) (14).

Letter advising applicant to have relative file a petition.
Letter informing applicant of procedure for obtaining labor
certification.

Certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant "F-1" student status.
Certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor status.
Biographic data for nonimmigrant visa purposes.

Petition to classify nonimmigrant as temporary worker or
trainee.

Application for nonimmigrant visa and alien registration.
Visitor visa application.

Information sheet, "U.S. Selective Service Requirements."
General information sheet for temporary workers.

General information sheet for students.

General information for applicants for visitor visas.

General information sheet for treaty traders and treaty investors.

*Immigration and Naturalization Service form:

**Department of Labor form.

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