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The following documents can demonstrate that an individual falls into various 'qualified' immigration categories. Regardless of the apparent legitimacy of documents presented, the immigration information provided by applicants, including these forms, must be further verified through the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlements computer system. Each service center has access to SAVE computer terminals which allow SSRs to verify immigration information provided by customers with the INS (see Section 7.11.4: INS Verification in this Chapter).
- Alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence:
- INS Form 1-551 (Alien Registration Receipt Card), or
- Unexpired Temporary 1-551 stamp in foreign passport or on INS Form 1-94.
- Amerasian:
- INS Form I-94 with codes AM1, AM2, or AM3;
- I-551 Form with codes AM6, AM7, or AM8; or
- A Vietnamese Exit Visa or Vietnamese or U.S. Passport if stamped by INS with codes of AM1, AM2, or AM3.
The date on INS Form I-551 or the date of inspection on the stamp on INS Form I-94 will indicate the date of admission. If the date is missing on Form I-94, file INS form G-845 and the G-845 Supplement along with a copy of the documents indicating asylee status with the local INS office to verify the date of admission (see Exhibit IV-6: G-845 and
Exhibit IV-7: G-845 Supplement).
- Asylee:
- INS Form I-94 annotated with stamp showing grant of asylum under Section 208 of the INA;
- INS Form 1-688B (Employment Authorization Card) annotated '274a.12(a)(5);
- INS Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document) annotated 'A5’ ;
- Grant letter from the Asylum Office of INS;
- Order of an immigration judge granting asylum; or
- INS form I-571 (the form is called the Refugee Travel Document, but is also given to asylees).
INS Form I-94, the INS grant letter, and the court order will each include the date asylee status was granted. If the applicant cannot provide any of these documents, file INS form G-845 and the G-845 Supplement along with a copy of the documents indicating asylee status with the local INS office to verify the date the status was granted (see Exhibit IV-6: G-845 and Exhibit IV-7: G-845 Supplement).
- Refugee:
- INS Form I-94 annotated with stamp showing admission under Section 207 of the INA,
- INS Form 1-688B (Employment Authorization Card) annotated '274a.12(a)(3)' ,
- INS Form I 766 (Employment Authorization Document) annotated 'A3', or
- INS Form I-571 (Refugee Travel Document).
Refugees usually adjust to LPR status after 12 months in the U.S. For purposes of determining eligibility, individuals who enter as a refugee are considered refugees for the first seven years in the country. Therefore, you must check the coding on Form I-551 for codes RE-6, RE-7, RE-8, or RE-9 to determine whether a LPR entered the country as a refugee.
The date of inspection on the refugee stamp on INS Form I-94 will indicate the date of admission as a refugee. If the date is missing or if the applicant cannot present an I-94, file INS Form G-845 and the G-845 Supplement along with a copy of the pertinent documents with the local INS office to verify the date of admission as a refugee (see Exhibit IV-6: G-845 and Exhibit IV-7: G-845 Supplement). |
