SI 00502: SSI Alien Eligibility
TN 8 (10-00)
A. Definitions
1. Old Version Affidavit of Support
An old version affidavit of support is a legally unenforceable affidavit of support (Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-134 or similar form) used by DHS in sponsorship cases where the sponsor was not or is not required to sign the new version affidavit of support.
2. New Version Affidavit of Support
A new version affidavit of support is the legally enforceable affidavit of support (DHS Form I-864 or similar form) used by DHS for applications for immigrant visas or for adjustments of status filed on or after 12/19/97. DHS will require the sponsor to complete this affidavit for:
all immediate relative immigrants;
all family-based immigrants; and
employment-based immigrants who will be working for a relative or a company in which a relative owns 5% or more of the company.
B. Policy--determining sponsorship and type of affidavit of support
DHS will certify whether an alien has a sponsor and, if so, what kind of affidavit the sponsor signed. Determining which affidavit of support was signed is critical since deeming will apply differently.
1. Old Version Affidavits of Support
All affidavits signed prior to 12/19/97 are old version affidavits of support. This includes cases where the applicant may have entered the country AFTER 12/19/97, but applied for an immigrant visa BEFORE 12/19/97. Old version affidavits of support will also be used with cases of sponsored aliens other than those described in SI 00502.215A.2.
2. New Version Affidavits of Support
Generally, in family-based immigration situations, an affidavit of support signed on or after 12/19/97 will be a new version affidavit of support (SI 00502.215A.2.). However, if the alien had an official interview with an immigration officer prior to 12/19/97, a new version affidavit may not be required. Since we are unable to determine when such interviews have occurred, verification with DHS is needed. (See SI 00502.240 for verification procedure, and SI 00502.215C. for a list of immigration codes that may indicate the alien was sponsored under a new version affidavit.)
C. List of immigration codes indicating new version affidavit may have been used
C20 |
Child of an alien classified as C24 or C29 - conditional. |
C21 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C22 |
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C23 |
Child of an alien classified as C21, C22, C26, or C27 (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C24 |
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a stepchild of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C25 |
Child of an alien classified as C24 or C29 - conditional. |
C26 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C27 |
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C28 |
Child of an alien classified as C21, C22, C26, or C27 (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C29 |
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a stepchild of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) - conditional. |
C31 |
Married son or daughter who is a stepchild of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
C32 |
Spouse of an alien classified as C31 or C36 - conditional. |
C33 |
Child of an alien classified as C31 or C36 - conditional. |
C36 |
Married son or daughter who is a stepchild of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
C37 |
Spouse of an alien classified as C31 or C36 - conditional. |
C38 |
Child of an alien classified as C31 or C36 - conditional. |
CF1 |
Alien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
CF2 |
Minor stepchild of an alien classified as CF1 - conditional. |
CR1 |
Spouse of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
CR2 |
Stepchild of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
CR6 |
Spouse of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
CR7 |
Stepchild of a U.S. citizen - conditional. |
CX1 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations)- conditional. |
CX2 |
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) - conditional. |
CX3 |
Child of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations) - conditional. |
CX6 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations)- conditional. |
CX7 |
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) - conditional. |
CX8 |
Child of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations) - conditional. |
E10 |
Child of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18. |
E11 |
Priority worker - alien with extraordinary ability. |
E12 |
Priority worker - outstanding professor or researcher. |
E13 |
Priority worker - certain multinational executive or manager. |
E14 |
Spouse of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18. |
E15 |
Child of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18. |
E16 |
Priority worker - alien with extraordinary ability. |
E17 |
Priority worker - outstanding professor or researcher. |
E18 |
Priority worker - certain multinational executive or manager. |
E19 |
Spouse of a priority worker classified as E11, E16, E12, E17, E13, or E18. |
E21 |
Professional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability. |
E22 |
Spouse of an alien classified as E21 or E26. |
E23 |
Child of an alien classified as E21 or E26. |
E26 |
Professional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability. |
E27 |
Spouse of an alien classified as E21 or E26. |
E28 |
Child of an alien classified as E21 or E26. |
E30 |
Child of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37. |
E31 |
Alien who is a skilled worker. |
E32 |
Professional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession. |
E34 |
Spouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37. |
E35 |
Child of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37. |
E36 |
Alien who is a skilled worker. |
E37 |
Professional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession. |
E39 |
Spouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37. |
EW0 |
Child of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. |
EW3 |
Other worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States. |
EW4 |
Spouse of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. |
EW5 |
Child of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. |
EW8 |
Other worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States. |
EW9 |
Spouse of an alien classified as EW3 or EW8. |
F11 |
Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. |
F12 |
Child of an alien classified as F11 or F16. |
F16 |
Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. |
F17 |
Child of an alien classified as F11 or F16. |
F20 |
Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29 (subject to country limitations). |
F21 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F22 |
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F23 |
Child of an alien classified as F21 or F26 (subject to country limitations). |
F24 |
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F25 |
Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29 (subject to country limitations). |
F26 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F27 |
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F28 |
Child of an alien classified as F21 or F26 (subject to country limitations). |
F29 |
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations). |
F31 |
Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. |
F32 |
Spouse of an alien classified as F31 or F36. |
F33 |
Child of an alien classified as F31 or F36. |
F36 |
Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen. |
F37 |
Spouse of an alien classified as F31 or F36. |
F38 |
Child of an alien classified as F31 or F36. |
F41 |
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen. |
F42 |
Spouse of an alien classified as F41 or F46. |
F43 |
Child of an alien classified as F41 or F46. |
F46 |
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen. |
F47 |
Spouse of an alien classified as F41 or F46. |
F48 |
Child of an alien classified as F41 or F46. |
FX1 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations). |
FX2 |
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations). |
FX3 |
Child of an alien classified as FX1, FX2, FX7, or FX8 (exempt from country limitations). |
FX6 |
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations). |
FX7 |
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations). |
FX8 |
Child of an alien classified as FX1, FX2, FX7, or FX8 (exempt from country limitations). |
IF1 |
Alien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiance or fiancee of a U.S. citizen. |
IF2 |
Minor child of an alien classified as IF1. |
IR0 |
Parent of a U.S. citizen. |
IR1 |
Spouse of a U.S. citizen. |
IR2 |
Child of a U.S. citizen. |
IR3 |
Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen. |
IR4 |
Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen. |
IR5 |
Parent of a U.S. citizen. |
IR6 |
Spouse of a U.S. citizen. |
IR7 |
Child of a U.S. citizen. |
IR8 |
Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen. |
IR9 |
Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen. |
NA3 |
Child born during the temporary visit abroad of a mother who is a lawful permanent resident alien or national of the United States. |
XE3 |
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is employment-based preference immigrant. |
XF3 |
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is a family-based preference immigrant. |
XR3 |
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is an immediate relative immigrant. |