Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
Soviet bloc countries may have their J-1 visas noted "CHINEX" or "SILEX". This notation must be placed on the
I-94, in block 26 on the reverse. Program participants with these notations are specially controlled by the U.S.
Information Agency.
(2) Classification: J-2 Spouse and children of aliens classified J-1.
Documents required: Passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of admission, unless exempt. Nonimmigrant
visa (J-2), unless exempt. Copy of IAP-66 if not accompanying the principal exchange alien.
Qualifications: Must have the necessary relationship to the principal alien. All nonimmigrant grounds of
inadmissibility apply.
Terms of admission: Admit J-2 for duration of status.
Notations on I-94: J-2, D/S.
Special notes:
(A) May accompany or follow to join J-2.
(B) Employment authorization may be authorized in accordance with note C, above.
(k) Fiancees and fiances of U.S. citizens.
Classification: K-1 Fiancees and fiances of U.S. citizens.
Documents required: Valid passport. Nonimmigrant visa (K-1) (including Canadians and others who would
otherwise be exempt a visa). Valid petition (Form I-129F).
Qualifications: Alien must be coming to conclude a valid marriage to the citizen petitioner within 90 days. All
nonimmigrant grounds of inadmissibility apply.
Terms of admission: Admit K-1 for 90 days.
Notations on I-94: Front: K-1, date 90 days from day of admission. Reverse: "A" number and FCO code.
Special notes:
(A) Employment Authorization. All K aliens, including dependents, may be issued an EAD under 8
CFR 274a.12(a) for a period of 90 days.
(B) Handling the K-1 petition. Verify the complete address of the intended place of residence as shown
on the face of the I-129F. Stamp the back of the petition to reflect the admission of the beneficiary and any
accompanying children. If there are accompanying K-2 children, circle their names in item #11 of the petition
and note beneath the admission stamp the following: "includes children whose names are circled." Forward the
petition and supporting documents to the files control office having jurisdiction over the K-1's intended place of
residence.
(C) Visa cables. When the American consul has issued a K visa on the basis of receipt of a cable prior to
the receipt of the approved visa petition, the American consul will place a copy of the wire into the sealed
envelope in lieu of the petition. The admitting officer must verify the address, place the admission stamp on the
cable with the above mentioned endorsements and forward the entire packet to the appropriate files control
office.
(2) Classification: K-2 Children of alien fiancees and fiances of U.S. citizens.
Documents required: Valid passport. Nonimmigrant visa (K-2) (including Canadians). Valid petition (Form
I-129F).