2014-27: 2014 Revisions to Table of VISA Types (Table F)
Problem / Issue
- Existing table of VISA types (Table F) used for establishing residency is out of compliance with state and federal regulations. All changes approved by CCCCO (Elias Regalado). Other needed changes were identified by CCCApply Steering Committee.
- Per federal regulations AB8133 - two Visa types (“T” and “U”) are now eligible for benefits of AB540 (See CR# 2014-44).
Solution Specifications
1) Revise Table of VISA Types (Table F) as itemized below.
- Change [GB] and [GT] from yes to NO.
- Change [H1], [H1A], [H1C] from yes to NO.
- Add note on [H1A], [H1C]: (Note: This VISA type no longer exists. Per CCCCO, leave in list for historical reasons; eligibility = NO.)
- Change [H1B1] from yes to NO.
- Keep [H4] at YES – so it continues to triggers flag 51. Update [H4] description to read:
H-4 Spouse or child of H-1, H-2, H-3 (parent/spouse visa type determines whether holder may or may not establish residency). YES if parent or spouse has a H1A, H1B or H1C. Valid dates required for H4 only. Requires documentation. Yes, if parent or spouse has/had H1A or H1C. Valid dates for H4 only. - Visa type [O3] = YES. Update the description to read:
O3 =Yes – Spouse and/or child of O-1 only Type 0-2_is not eligible. Yes if parent or spouse has a O-1 only. Valid dates required for O-3 only. - Remove type [X] from the Table. Not a valid Visa type.
- Changed [Other] from yes to NO: Set Flag 51.
See revised Table of VISA Types (Table F).