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<strong>Inspector's</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />
Terms of admission: Admit M-2 to same date as M-1.<br />
Notations on I-94: M-2, same date to which admitted as M-1.<br />
Special notes: See notes on M-1 above.<br />
(n) Certain special immigrant spouses and children.<br />
Classification: N-8 Includes parent of "child" accorded special immigrant status (SK-3).<br />
Documents required: Passport valid for 6 months at time of entry unless exempt. Nonimmigrant visa (N-8)<br />
unless exempt.<br />
Qualifications: Must be the parent of a child classified as an SK-3 nonimmigrant. See section 101(a)(27)(I) of<br />
the INA. The parent is eligible only while the SK-3 immigrant remains a child. All nonimmigrant grounds of<br />
inadmissibility apply.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit N-8 for up to 3 years.<br />
Notations on I-94: N-8, admit for 3 years or to 21st birthday of child.<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Employment authorization. N-8 aliens are authorized employment pursuant to 8 CFR 274a.12(a)<br />
and may be issued an EAD.<br />
(2) Classification: N-9 Includes the child of an N-8 or child of an alien accorded an SK-1, SK-2, or<br />
SK-4 special immigrant visa.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid for 6 months at time of entry unless exempt. Nonimmigrant visa (N-9),<br />
unless exempt.<br />
Qualifications: Must be a child of either an N-8 described above or of an SK special immigrant. All<br />
nonimmigrant grounds of inadmissibility apply.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit N-9 for 3 years or to 21st birthday.<br />
Notations on I-94: N-9, Same date as N-8 (if child of N-8) or the lesser of 3 years or 21st birthday (if child of SK).<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Qualifying relationships. A N-9 nonimmigrant may be either the child of a former G-4 who<br />
acquired SK permanent resident status (when the child does not qualify for corresponding resident status), or<br />
the child of an N-8 parent who is temporarily remaining with an SK-3. See definitions for SK immigrants in<br />
§101(a)(27)(I).<br />
(B) Employment authorization. Employment is authorized, issue EAD.<br />
(o) Aliens of extraordinary ability.<br />
(1) Classification: O-1 Alien with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or<br />
athletics; or who has attained extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the period of admission, unless<br />
otherwise provided for or waived. Nonimmigrant visa (O-1) unless exempt. Must have evidence of approved<br />
I-129 petition in the form of a notation on the nonimmigrant visa indicating the petition number and employer's<br />
name, or a Notice of Action, Form I-797, indicating approval.
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