Immigration Status Chart

Status ClassificationExplanationUNM Contact Dept.
B-1 & WBVisitor for businessNo work authorization; honoraria and travel reimbursement may be allowedInviting Department
B-2 & WTVisitor for pleasure No work authorization; honoraria and travel reimbursement may be allowedInviting Department
BBBCCBorder crossing card equivalent to B-1/B-2 visa; status determined by I-94No work authorization; Mexican citizens entitled to multiple entriesInviting Department
F-1StudentWork authorized under limited circumstances; enrolled in degree-granting programInternational Admissions
Office of International Programs & Studies
H-1BProfessionalsWork authorized for sponsoring organization; i.e., faculty and specialized professionals Legal Counsel
J-1Exchange visitorWork authorized under certain circumstances;
Visiting scholar, teacher or researcher, exchange student, not typically enrolled in degree-granting program		Office of International Programs and Studies
O-1Individual of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athleticsWork authorized for sponsoring organization; requires sustained national or international acclaimLegal Counsel
P-1AInternationally recognized athlete or athletic teamWork authorized for sponsoring organization; requires international-recognized level of performanceLegal Counsel
P-1BInternationally recognized entertainment groupWork authorized for sponsoring organization; Not valid for individual admittanceLegal Counsel
P-2Artists or entertainers under reciprocal exchange programWork authorized for sponsoring organization; Valid for individuals or members of a groupLegal Counsel
P-3Culturally unique artists or entertainersWork authorized for sponsoring organization; Valid for individuals or members of a groupLegal Counsel
TNTrade NAFTAWork authorized for sponsoring organization
Canadian and Mexican citizens only		Legal Counsel

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