2146.7 Verification of Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Status

Iraqi and Afghan aliens and family members who claim special immigrant status must provide verification that they have been admitted under section 101(a)(27) of the INA. The following documents will confirm both status and date of entry for Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants.

Iraqi Special Immigrants Principal Applicant Iraqi Special Immigrant - Iraqi passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI1 or SQ1 and DHS stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. Spouse of Principal Applicant Iraqi Special Immigrant: Iraqi passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI2 or SQ2 and DHS stamp or notation on passport or 1-94 showing date of entry. Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of Iraqi Special Immigrant: Iraqi passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI3 or SQ3 and DHS stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. Principal Applicant Iraqi Special Immigrant Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Iraqi nationality (or Iraqi passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI6 or SQ6. Spouse of Principal Applicant Iraqi Special Immigrant Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Iraqi nationality (or Iraqi passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI7 or SQ7. Unmarried Child Under 21 of Principal Applicant Iraqi Special Immigrant h. Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Iraqi nationality (or Iraqi passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI9 or SQ9.

Afghan Special Immigrants Principal Applicant Afghan Special Immigrant: Afghan passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI1 and DHS stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. Spouse of Principal Applicant Afghan Special Immigrant: Afghan passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI2 and DHS stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of Afghan Special Immigrant: Afghan passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SI3 and DHS stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. Principal Applicant Afghan Special Immigrant Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Afghan nationality (or Afghani passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI6. Spouse of Principal Applicant Afghani Special Immigrant Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Afghan nationality (or Afghan passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI7. Unmarried Child Under 21 of Principal Applicant Afghan Special Immigrant Adjusting Status in the U.S.: DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Afghan nationality (or Afghan passport), with an IV (immigrant visa) code for this category SI9.