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IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Note: All documents listed below must be unexpired and valid. The only exceptions are: expired I-551’s
may be accepted; expired visas may be accepted if accompanied with an unexpired I-94; and expired EADs
may be accepted for TPS holders.
Effective April 30, 2013, paper I-94s will no longer be issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) at air and sea environments, rather an electronic record will be created upon an individual’s arrival
and an admission stamp will be placed on their travel document. These individuals will be able to print out
an electronic I-94 (from www.cbp.gov/I94). Since automation only affects air and sea arrivals, paper I-94s
will continue to be issued at the land borders. CBP will also provide paper I-94s to refugees, certain asylees
parolees, and whenever they determine the issuance of a paper form is appropriate. While traditional paperbased I-94s will continue to be acceptable for TWIC enrollment purposes, the new I-94 electronic print-outs
will now be valid as well.
Chart 1: Special Status Individuals
Status
Documents required
LPR (and Conditional LPR)
Citizen of Micronesia (FSM)
Citizen of Marshall Islands
(RMI)
Citizen of Palau
Refugee (Admitted under 8
U.S.C. 1157)
Alien granted Asylum
(Granted asylum under 8
U.S.C. 1158)
Granted Withholding of
Deportation or Removal
One of the following:
1. I-551 (Permanent Resident Card often referred to as the “Green Card”) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Immigrant Visa with I-551 annotation of “Upon Endorsement
Serves as Temporary I-551 Evidencing Permanent Residence for 1 Year” OR
3. I-327 (Reentry Permit)
One of the following:
1. Micronesian Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Micronesian Passport AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) print-out OR
3. Micronesian Passport AND Admission Stamp (page from Passport)
1. Marshallese Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Marshallese Passport AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) print-out OR
3. Marshallese Passport AND Admission Stamp (page from Passport)
One of the following:
1. Palau Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Palau Passport AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) print-out OR
3. Palau Passport AND Admission Stamp (page from Passport)
One of the following:
1. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category A03 OR
2. I-571 (Refugee Travel Document) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
One of the following:
1. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category A05 OR
2. I-571 (Refugee Travel Document) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
One of the following:
1. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category A10 OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
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Status
Documents required
Mexican Citizens
1. Mexican Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL) AND
2. The document(s) in one of the
following sub-paragraphs:
A Canadian or Mexican
a. Mexican Passport AND I-94 (Arrivalcitizen who is also a
Departure Record) either paper-based or
commercial driver licensed in
electronic print-out OR
Canada or Mexico to
b. FAST Card (identifying Mexican
transport hazardous materials
citizenship) AND I-94 (Arrivaland/or conduct business in the
Departure Record) either paper-based or
U.S. under
electronic print-out OR
8 CFR 214.2(b)(4)(i)(E)
c. NEXUS Card (identifying Mexican
citizenship) OR
d. SENTRI Card (identifying Mexican
citizenship) AND I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) either paper-based or
electronic print-out OR
e. BCC OR BBBCV
Canadian Citizens
1. Canadian Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL) AND
2. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
either paper-based or electronic
print-out [if issued] AND
3. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. FAST Card (identifying
Canadian citizenship) OR
c. NEXUS Card (identifying
Canadian citizenship) OR
d. SENTRI Card (identifying
Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Chart 2: Non-Immigrant Visa Classifications
NonImmigrant
Classification
Documents required
Visa OR
Status
A-1
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of an A-1
A-2
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of an A-2
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
B-1 with
‘Outer
Continental
Shelf’ or
‘OCS’
annotation*
Classification
Business Visitor/Outer
Continental Shelf
*This
annotation
MUST be on
the visa
B-1 or B-1/B-2
with ‘TWIC
Letter
Received’
annotation*
*This
annotation
MUST be on
the visa
Business Visitor
requiring a TWIC
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘Outer Continental Shelf’ OR ‘OCS’
annotation) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘Outer Continental Shelf’ OR ‘OCS’
annotation) AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) print-out
OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘Outer Continental Shelf’ OR ‘OCS’
annotation) AND Admission Stamp (page from Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. Official employer sponsorship letter AND
2. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
3. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘TWIC Letter Received’ annotation)
AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘TWIC Letter Received’ annotation)
AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (with ‘TWIC Letter Received’ annotation)
AND Admission Stamp (page from Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
C-1/D
Combined transit and
crewman visa
E-1
Principal Alien,
Spouse and
Dependent
Children of an
E-1
Treaty Trader (or
Employee of Treaty
Trader) and Spouse and
children of Treaty Trader
(or Employee of Treaty
Trader)
E-2
Principal and
Spouse of an
E-2
Treaty Investor (or
Employee of Treaty
Investor) and Spouse of
Treaty Investor (or
Employee of Treaty
Investor)
E-3
Principal and
Spouse of an
E-3 (this
includes E-3D
and E-3R)
Australian Nationals in
specialty occupations and
Spouse of Australian
Nationals in specialty
occupations
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. a. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic
print-out OR I-95 (Crewman’s Landing Permit) AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
I-95 (Crewman’s Landing Permit) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
print-out OR I-95 (Crewman’s Landing Permit) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
*Note: ‘E-3,’ ‘E-3D,’ or ‘E-3R’ may be displayed on the actual visa
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
F-1*
*Only those
sponsored by
the U.S.
Maritime
Administration
(MARAD) and
must be
accompanied
by a letter from
MARAD
Only F-1’s (Students)
enrolled at U.S. Merchant
Marine Academy or
comparable State
maritime academy and
sponsored by MARAD
G-1
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of G-1
G-3
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of G-3
G-4
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of G-4
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. MARAD sponsorship letter AND
2. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
3. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND MARAD sponsorship letter OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) AND MARAD sponsorship letter
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa))
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
H-1B
Classification
Specialty Occupations,
DOD workers, fashion
models
H-1B1*
*Only issued to
Citizens of
Chile or
Singapore
Specialty Occupations
(Professional)
J-1*
*Only those
sponsored by
the U.S.
Maritime
Administration
(MARAD) and
must be
accompanied
by a letter from
MARAD
ONLY J-1’s (Exchange
Visitors) enrolled at U.S.
Merchant Marine
Academy or comparable
State maritime academy
and sponsored by
MARAD
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Chilean or Singaporean Citizens
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
4. MARAD sponsorship letter AND
5. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
6. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND MARAD sponsorship letter OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) AND MARAD sponsorship letter
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
J-2
Spouse or child of J-1
K-3
Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
(LIFE Act) who is the
beneficiary of a pending
Form I-130 filed by the
USC spouse
K-4
Child of K-3 (LIFE Act)
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
L-1
(this includes
L-1A and L1B)
Executive, Managerial
(Intra-Company
Transferee) or
Specialized Knowledge
Professionals
L-2
Spouse or child of L-1
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
*Note: ‘L-1,’ ‘L-1A,’ or ‘L-1B’ may be displayed on the actual visa
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
M-1
N-8
Classification
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
ONLY M-1’s (Students)
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
enrolled at U.S. Merchant
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Marine Academy or
Everyone Else
comparable State
One of the following:
maritime academy
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
Parent of alien classified
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
SK-3 "Special
Everyone Else
Immigrant"
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
N-9
Child of N-8, SK-1, SK2, or SK-4 "Special
Immigrant"
NATO-1
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-1
NATO-2
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-2
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
NATO-3
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-3
NATO-4
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-4
NATO-5
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-5
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
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NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
NATO-6
Principal alien and
immediate family
member of NATO-6
O-1
(this includes
O-1A and O1B)
Extraordinary ability in
Sciences, Arts,
Education, Business,
Athletics or
Extraordinary
achievement in Motion
Picture and/or Television
Productions
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout [if issued] AND
2. The document(s) in one of the following sub-paragraphs:
a. Canadian Passport AND VISA OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa* AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
*Note: ‘O-1,’ ‘O-1A,’ and O-1B’ may be displayed on the actual visa.
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As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
R-1*
*Only those
sponsored by
the U.S.
Maritime
Administration
(MARAD) and
must be
accompanied
by a letter from
MARAD
ONLY R-1’s (Religious
Workers) sponsored by
MARAD
S-7
Spouse, unmarried sons
and daughters, and
parents of witness or
informant
T-1
Victim of a severe form
of trafficking in persons
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. MARAD sponsorship letter AND
2. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
1. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND MARAD sponsorship letter OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) AND MARAD sponsorship letter
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
T-2
Spouse of a victim of a
severe form of trafficking
in persons
T-3
Child of victim of a
severe form of trafficking
in persons
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic
print-out AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
T-4
Parent of victim of a
severe form of trafficking
in persons (if T-1 victim
is under 21 years of age)
T-5
Unmarried sibling under
age of 18 of a T-1 under
age 21
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
TN
TPS
U-1
Classification
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
Trade visas for Canadian
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
and Mexican business
OR
persons seeking to engage 3. Canadian Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
in professional activities
approved change in status)
(NAFTA)
Mexican Citizens
One of the following:
1. Mexican Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Mexican Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Mexican Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Mexican Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category A12
Temporary Protected
for those with TPS granted OR
Status
2. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category C19
for those with a pending TPS application who have met prima facie
eligibility but have not yet been approved (limited)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Victim of Certain
Everyone Else
Criminal Activity
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
U-2
Spouse of U-1
U-3
Child of U-1
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Everyone Else
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
U-4
U-5
V-1
Classification
Documents required
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
Parent of U-1, if U-1 is
Everyone Else
under 21 years of age
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
Canadian Citizens
1. I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) either paper-based or electronic printout AND
2. One of the following:
a. Canadian Passport OR
b. NEXUS Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
c. SENTRI Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
d. FAST Card (identifying Canadian citizenship) OR
Unmarried sibling under
e. Enhanced Driver’s License
age 18 of a U-1 under age Everyone Else
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One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Electronic I-94 (ArrivalDeparture Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa (if issued) AND Admission Stamp (page
from Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
Spouse of an LPR who is
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
the principal beneficiary
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
of a family-based petition
approved change in status) OR
(Form I-130) which was
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
filed prior to December
Record) print-out OR
21, 2000, and has been
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
pending for at least three
Passport/Visa) Admission Stamp (page from Passport/Visa)
years
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TWIC Immigration Reference Guide -- *Eligible* Categories for Non-U.S. Citizens
As of: October 2013
NonImmigrant
Visa OR
Status
Classification
Documents required
V-2
Child of an LPR who is
the principal beneficiary
of a family-based visa
petition (Form I-130) that
was filed prior to
December 21, 2000, and
has been pending for at
least three years
V-3
The derivative child of a
V-1 or V-2
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
One of the following:
1. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) OR
2. Foreign Passport AND I-797A with I-94 at the bottom (demonstrating
approved change in status) OR
3. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Electronic I-94 (Arrival-Departure
Record) print-out OR
4. Foreign Passport AND Visa AND Admission Stamp (page from
Passport/Visa)
Family Unity
Program under
8 CFR
274a.12(a)(13)
and (14)
Family Unity Program
1. I-766 (Employment Authorization Card/Document) with category A13
or A14
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