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<strong>Inspector's</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />
(A) Dependent employment. Dependents may not engage in employment.<br />
(g) Representatives to, and employees of, international organizations.<br />
Classification: G-1 Designated principal resident representative of a foreign government to an international<br />
organization, staff, and members of the immediate family.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid only to date of application for admission. Nonimmigrant visa (G-1).<br />
Qualifications: Must be an international organization recognized by the President or State Department.<br />
Inadmissible only under 212(a)(3)(A), (B), or (C). See §102 of the Act.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit G-1 for Duration of Status.<br />
Notations on I-94: G-1, D/S. If visa is marked "TDY" include that notation in block 26 on the reverse of the I-94.<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Presumption of eligibility. Presentation of an G-1 visa is prima facie evidence that the alien is<br />
entitled to that status.<br />
(B) Dependents. For G-1 nonimmigrants, dependents are entitled to the same classification as the<br />
principal. "Dependents" include more than just the spouse and children. See definition of "Immediate family" in<br />
22 CFR 41.21.<br />
(C) Restricted admission periods. Occasionally, a "G" nonimmigrant visa will be noted by a consular<br />
official: "authorized stay limited to 45 (or some other specified number) days". Do not admit such<br />
nonimmigrants for D/S; limit the admission as specified on the visa.<br />
Classification: G-2 Temporary representatives of recognized foreign member governments to an international<br />
organization and members of the immediate family.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid only to date of application for admission. Nonimmigrant visa (G-2).<br />
Qualifications: Must be an international organization recognized by the President or State Department and<br />
foreign government must be a member of the international organization. Inadmissible only under 212(a)(3)(A),<br />
(B), or (C). See section 102 of the Act.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit G-2 for Duration of Status.<br />
Notations on I-94: G-2, D/S. If visa is marked "TDY" include that notation in block 26 on the reverse of the I-94.<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Presumption of eligibility. Presentation of an G-2 visa is prima facie evidence that the alien is<br />
entitled to that status.<br />
(B) Dependents. For G-2 nonimmigrants, dependents are entitled to the same classification as the<br />
principal. "Dependents" include more than just the spouse and children. See definition of "Immediate family" in<br />
22 CFR 41.21.<br />
(C) Restricted admission periods. Occasionally, a "G" nonimmigrant visa will be noted by a consular<br />
official: "authorized stay limited to 45 (or some other specified number) days". Do not admit such<br />
nonimmigrants for D/S; limit the admission as specified on the visa.<br />
Classification: G-3 Representatives of non-recognized or nonmember governments to an international<br />
organization and members of the immediate family.
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