Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia

Citizens of Marshall Islands, Micronesia or Palau may have a birth certificate, current or expired I94 arrival or departure record, current or expired passport or other document verifying they are citizens of one of these countries. These individuals have special rights under Compacts of Free Association and are lawfully allowed to enter, reside and work in the U.S., but are not U.S. nationals. They are considered lawfully present qualified immigrants exempt from the 5-year bar unless they have some other immigration status.