(1) General. Aliens classified as NATO - 1 through NATO - 4 are
members of the armed forces of a country signatory to Article III of the
Status of Forces Agreement (NATO). They are normally exempt from
inspection under 8 CFR 235.1(c). Aliens classified as NATO - 5 or - 6
are civilian employees of the armed forces of a NATO member and may be
authorized admission for the duration of employment and assignment with
the NATO member in the United States.
Aliens classified as NATO - 7 who are employed by NATO - 1 through
NATO - 4 aliens may be admitted for duration of status; if employed by
NATO - 5 or - 6 aliens, admission may be authorized for not more than
two years.
(2) Extensions of Stay. Any alien classified as a NATO - 7 as the
employee of a NATO - 5 or - 6 may be granted extensions of stay in
increments of not more than one year.
(3) Employment. The dependents of an alien classified NATO - 1
through NATO - 7 may request authorization for employment if the state
of their nationality has a reciprocal employment agreement with the
Department of State. The names of the foreign states which have
reciprocal employment agreements are available from the Department of
State, Office of Consular Affairs, and the District Offices of the
Service.
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