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1049 Chapter 7:Worker guides • Section 1: Multiple program worker guides (07/2026) Class of admission Immigrant / Non- Immigrant Status Description Section of law SM5 Immigrant Spouse or child of an noncitizen classified as SM4 or SM9. Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102–110 (Oct. 1, 1991) SM6 Immigrant Noncitizen recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (became eligible after Oct. 1, 1991). Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102–110 (Oct. 1, 1991) SM7 Immigrant Spouse of an noncitizen classified as SM1 or SM6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102–110 (Oct. 1, 1991) SM8 Immigrant Child of an noncitizen classified as SM1 or SM6. Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102–110 (Oct. 1, 1991) SM9 Immigrant Noncitizen recruited outside the United States who has served, or is enlisted to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces for 12 years (eligible as of Oct. 1, 1991). Sec. 101(a)(27)(K) of the INA as added by Sec. 1 of PL 102–110 (Oct. 1, 1991) SN1 Immigrant Certain retired NATO-6 civilian employees. The NATO-6 classification identifies members of a civilian component accompanying a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105– 277. NATO-6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. SN2 Immigrant (NATO-6) Spouse of an immigrant classified as SN1 or SN6. Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105– 277. NATO-6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. SN3 Immigrant Certain unmarried sons or daughters of NATO-6 civilian employees. Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105– 277. NATO-6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. SN4 Immigrant Certain surviving spouses of deceased NATO-6 civilian employees. Sec 101(a)(27)(L) of the INA as added by section 421 of PL 105– 277. NATO-6, provision of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement