Visa Type Table Standardization
This page provides a consistent standard to connect all visa types and statuses from across University of Tennessee data systems and reports.
Excel Version of Tables:
An Excel version of the table is attached for easy reference. Last updated 01/27/2025.
An Excel version of the proposed crosswalk from Equifax to Banner.
Regulatory Reference:
Code of Federal Regulations on non-immigrant visa status https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-41.
Code of Federal Regulations on Classes of Aliens authorized to accept employment https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-274a/subpart-B/section-274a.12.
Memorandum on In-State Tuition for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Students dated December 5, 2013 from Matthew Scoggins, Assistant General Counsel, University of Tennessee System
Errors to Resolve:
In the Memorandum on In-State Tuition for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Students, the visa type N (defined as Children of certain special immigrants) is referenced. It is unclear if this references N9 as defined by INA 101(a)(15)(N)(ii) (Child of N8 or of Individual Classified by DHS as SK1, SK2, SK4, SN1, SN2 or SN4). N8 is not referenced in the document.
In the Memorandum on In-State Tuition for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Students, the visa type Q-2 & Q-3 (defined as Immediate family members of Q-1 visa holders) is referenced. These statuses do not exist as Q-1 does not have a provision for dependents.
Sunapsis is using a singular value for Banner value NA representing all NATO statuses. Value is NATO-1 Principal NATO Representative.
Equifax refers to E-1 Dependent and E-2 Spouse both should reflect separate primary work authorizations to dependents of E-1 and E-2 respectively (i.e. E-2 Dependent).
Equifax refers to J-2 and J-2 Dependent. This is redundant as their is only J-2 status, which is a dependent status. Values should be merged to reflect J-2.
Equifax refers to Asylee and Asylee Applicant. More information on these definitions is needed to determine what is being communicated. All Asylees are applicants for Permanent Resident. Is this what the definition is referencing?
Banner STVVTYP Values to Update:
Values to Create:
New Value | Label | Definition |
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OT | Other Status | This is a placeholder for a variety of valid immigration statuses including pending adjudications, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Action for childhood Arrivals (DACA), Pending Reinstatement to valid F status, change of status applications not sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI), and other unusual classifications. This status is not Eligible to Domicile in the United States, but could clear EVEA on a case-by-case basis. |
FP | F-1 Student on OPT | This value is used to show an F-1 status individual with current valid OPT as evidenced by the EAD notating approval in C3B. This individual may or may not be sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
FS | F-1 Student on STEM Extension | This value is used to show an F-1 status individual with a current valid STEM OPT extension as evidenced by the EAD notating approval in C3C. This individual may or may not be sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
FC | F-1 Student Change of Status | This value indicates a person changing to F-1 status through adjudication by USCIS. This person is not eligible for F-1 benefits and can only take legal actions as dictated by their previous status. |
FT | F-1 Transient | This value indicates a person in valid F-1 status sponsored by another entity. This is only valid and legal for transient study. No employment is allowed. |
FA | F-1 CPT | This value is used to show an F-1 status individual with a valid Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. This individual may or may not be sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
HS | H-1B Not Sponsored by UT | This value is used to show a person with valid H-1B status from another institution. This person can study but cannot be employed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
JA | J-1 Academic Training | This values shows an Exchange Visitor sponsored or non-sponsored using Academic Training to engage in activity or employment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
JS | J-1 Not Sponsored by UT | This value is used to show a person with valid J-1 status from another institution. This person can study and can be employed with proper authorization from the sponsor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
OS | O-1 Not Sponsored by UT | This value is used to show a person with valid O-1 status from another institution. This person can study but cannot be employed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
TS | TN Not Sponsored by UT | This value is used to show a person with valid TN status from another institution. This person can study but cannot be employed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). |
Values to Delete:
Value | Associate Records with this Value | Explanation |
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D2 | D1 | This is redundant. |
TP | OT | It is more accurate to track TPS as an Other Status since it does not represents a constantly changing category of authorizations. |
WB | B1 | Tracking the actual status versus the usage of ESTA provides a consistent representation of values. |
WT | B2 | Tracking the actual status versus the usage of ESTA provides a consistent representation of values. |
Immigration Status Description | Banner Value | IRIS Value (defunct) | Equifax Value | DASH Value | Sunapsis Value | Eligible for Full-Time Degree Study | Eligible to Domicile in the United States | On-Campus Work Eligible | Student Health Plan Required | Sponsored by University of Tennessee | Standard EVEA Documentation |
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Ambassador, Public Minister, Career Diplomat or Consular Officer, or Immediate Family | A1 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent on Circumstance | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Other Foreign Government Official or Employee, or Immediate Family | A2 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent on Circumstance | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Attendant, Servant, or Personal Employee of A1 or A2, or Immediate Family | A3 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent on Circumstance | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Temporary Visitor for Business | B1 |
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| No (part-time recreational study is allowed) | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Temporary Visitor for Pleasure | B2 |
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| No (part-time recreational study is allowed) | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Noncitizen in Transit | C1 | N/A | N/A |
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| No | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Noncitizen in Transit to United Nations Headquarters District Under Sec. 11.(3), (4), or (5) of the Headquarters Agreement | C2 | N/A | N/A |
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| No | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Foreign Government Official, Immediate Family, Attendant, Servant, or Personal Employee, in Transit | C3 | N/A | N/A |
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| No | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Crewmember (Sea or Air) | D1 | N/A | N/A |
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| No | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Treaty Trader, Spouse or Child | E1 | E-1 | E-1 Dependent |
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| Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Treaty Investor, Spouse or Child | E2 |
| E-2 Spouse |
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| Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Student in an Academic or Language Training Program sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI) | F1 | F-1 | F-1 |
| F-1 Student | Yes | No | Yes (part-time) if sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI). | Yes | Yes | Passport, Form I-94 |
Spouse or Child of F1 | F2 | N/A | N/A |
| F-2 Family of F-1 Student | No (part-time recreational study is allowed) | No | No | No | If F-1 is sponsored by UT, yes. | Passport, Form I-94 |
Principal Resident Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization, Staff, or Immediate Family | G1 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent yes, with a valid EAD. | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Other Representative of Recognized Foreign Member Government to International Organization, or Immediate Family | G2 |
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| Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Representative of Non-recognized or Nonmember Foreign Government to International Organization, or Immediate Family | G3 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent yes, with a valid EAD. | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
International Organization Officer or Employee, or Immediate Family | G4 |
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| Yes | Yes | Dependent yes, with a valid EAD. | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Attendant, Servant, or Personal Employee of G1 through G4, or Immediate Family | G5 |
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| Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI) | H1 | H-1B | H-1B |
| H-1B Temporary Worker Specialty Occupation | Yes | Yes | If sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK, UTIA, UTSI), yes. | No | Yes | Passport, Form I-94 |
Registered Nurse in Health Professional Shortage Area |
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| Yes | N/A | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Temporary Worker Performing Agricultural Services | H2 | H-2A | H-2A |
| H-2A Temporary Worker Agriculture | Yes | No | No | No | No | Passport, Form I-94 |
Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker |
| H-2B |
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| Yes |