"Class of Admission" on I-131

[opsanus 0]

On I-131 Application for Travel Document: In Part 1 item 3., what the hell does Class of Admission mean? In the entire 6 pages of instructions, there is no mention of it. Is this just the visa type, such as K-1? (Certainly not an intuitive description, and they should have provided an explanation.)

[Yodrak 7]

opsanus,

Yes.

People who are applying for immigration benefits are reasonably expected to know immigration terminology.

Yodrak

On I-131 Application for Travel Document: In Part 1 item 3., what the hell does Class of Admission mean? In the entire 6 pages of instructions, there is no mention of it. Is this just the visa type, such as K-1? (Certainly not an intuitive description, and they should have provided an explanation.)

Edited February 28, 2007 by Yodrak

[DA BOMB 1]

opsanus,

Yes.

People who are applying for immigration benefits are reasonably expected to know immigration terminology.

Yodrak

On I-131 Application for Travel Document: In Part 1 item 3., what the hell does Class of Admission mean? In the entire 6 pages of instructions, there is no mention of it. Is this just the visa type, such as K-1? (Certainly not an intuitive description, and they should have provided an explanation.)

Well its obvious the OP doesnt know which is why he's asking a forum.

"Class of Admission Defined by USCIS

We have recently had a number of clients, as well as MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers, ask us what the USCIS means by the term "Class of Admission" on the new Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The USCIS has confirmed that they are seeking the applicant's current immigration status. They are not looking for the status at first or most recent entry to the U.S., if different from the current status. For example, if a person entered the U.S. through a Port of Entry and was granted F-1 status, but later changed his or her status to H1B from within the U.S., the correct answer on the form for Class of Admission is H1B. It is unclear why the USCIS decided to change the phrasing of this question. We appreciate that they have clarified the definition so that we are better able to assist our readers and clients in providing accurate information to the USCIS."

[opsanus 0]

Mrs. Billy Bong, Thanks for the helpful note.

Yodrak, thanks for nothing. Your response was insulting and not even a valid comment - In fact "Class of Admissions" is NOT standard immigration terminology, if it's not even defined anywhere in the instructions or on the website where you download the appropriate form. Nor is it self-evident. In fact it's clearly another case of fuzzy language in a government form.

Don't bother to respond on forums if this is the attitude you're going to have. The whole purpose of forums is for people who need answers to get answers, and most typically they are doing something for the first time.

opsanus,

Yes.

People who are applying for immigration benefits are reasonably expected to know immigration terminology.

Yodrak

On I-131 Application for Travel Document: In Part 1 item 3., what the hell does Class of Admission mean? In the entire 6 pages of instructions, there is no mention of it. Is this just the visa type, such as K-1? (Certainly not an intuitive description, and they should have provided an explanation.)

Well its obvious the OP doesnt know which is why he's asking a forum.

"Class of Admission Defined by USCIS

We have recently had a number of clients, as well as MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers, ask us what the USCIS means by the term "Class of Admission" on the new Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The USCIS has confirmed that they are seeking the applicant's current immigration status. They are not looking for the status at first or most recent entry to the U.S., if different from the current status. For example, if a person entered the U.S. through a Port of Entry and was granted F-1 status, but later changed his or her status to H1B from within the U.S., the correct answer on the form for Class of Admission is H1B. It is unclear why the USCIS decided to change the phrasing of this question. We appreciate that they have clarified the definition so that we are better able to assist our readers and clients in providing accurate information to the USCIS."

[John & Annie 0]

opsanus,

Yes.

People who are applying for immigration benefits are reasonably expected to know immigration terminology.

Yodrak

On I-131 Application for Travel Document: In Part 1 item 3., what the hell does Class of Admission mean? In the entire 6 pages of instructions, there is no mention of it. Is this just the visa type, such as K-1? (Certainly not an intuitive description, and they should have provided an explanation.)

Well its obvious the OP doesnt know which is why he's asking a forum.

"Class of Admission Defined by USCIS

We have recently had a number of clients, as well as MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers, ask us what the USCIS means by the term "Class of Admission" on the new Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The USCIS has confirmed that they are seeking the applicant's current immigration status. They are not looking for the status at first or most recent entry to the U.S., if different from the current status. For example, if a person entered the U.S. through a Port of Entry and was granted F-1 status, but later changed his or her status to H1B from within the U.S., the correct answer on the form for Class of Admission is H1B. It is unclear why the USCIS decided to change the phrasing of this question. We appreciate that they have clarified the definition so that we are better able to assist our readers and clients in providing accurate information to the USCIS."

I believe we put "pending AOS"

[Robert&Karen 264]

Is this still valid 4 years later? We put pending AOS?

Edited October 13, 2011 by aorobert

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Is this still valid 4 years later? We put pending AOS?

No, and it never was. When you fill out the forms, your current status is NOT "pending AOS." You only get that status once your AOS forms have been submitted to USCIS and been accepted for initial review. Your current status is K-1. "Class of Admission" means how you can to the country, which is K-1.

[Robert&Karen 264]

Thanks!

[elisitalg 0]

Thank you for the information, I just started filling out paperwork and had no clue what that meant!