Some People after getting their Green Card wonder what the code E-26 or E-36 or E-16 on the card mean. Well here is the break down:-

LIST OF IMMIGRATION CODES MENTIONED ON YOUR GREENCARD

C-20
Child of an alien classified as C-24 or C-29 – conditional.

C-21
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-22
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-23
Child of an alien classified as C-21, C-22, C-26, or C-27 (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-24
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a stepchild of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-25
Child of an alien classified as C-24 or C-29 – conditional.

C-26
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-27
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-28
Child of an alien classified as C-21, C-22, C-26, or C-27 (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-29
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) who is a stepchild of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations) – conditional.

C-31
Married son or daughter who is a stepchild of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

C-32
Spouse of an alien classified as C-31 or C-36 – conditional.

C-33
Child of an alien classified as C-31 or C-36 – conditional.

C-36
Married son or daughter who is a stepchild of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

C-37
Spouse of an alien classified as C-31 or C-36 – conditional.

C-38
Child of an alien classified as C-31 or C-36 – conditional.

CF-1
Alien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiancé or fiancée of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

CF-2
Minor stepchild of an alien classified as CF-1 – conditional.

CR-1
Spouse of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

CR-2
Stepchild of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

CR-6
Spouse of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

CR-7
Stepchild of a U.S. citizen – conditional.

CX-1
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations)- conditional.

CX-2
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) – conditional.

CX-3
Child of an alien classified as CX-2 or CX-7 (exempt from country limitations) – conditional.

CX-6
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations)- conditional.

CX-7
Stepchild (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations) – conditional.

CX-8
Child of an alien classified as CX2 or CX7 (exempt from country limitations) – conditional.

E-10
Child of a priority worker classified as E-11, E-16, E-12, E-17, E-13, or E-18.

E-11
Priority worker – alien with extraordinary ability.

E-12
Priority worker – outstanding professor or researcher.

E-13
Priority worker – certain multinational executive or manager.

E-14
Spouse of a priority worker classified as E-11, E-16, E-12, E-17, E-13, or E-18.

E-15
Child of a priority worker classified as E-11, E-16, E-12, E-17, E-13, or E-18.

E-16
Priority worker – alien with extraordinary ability.

E-17
Priority worker – outstanding professor or researcher.

E-18
Priority worker – certain multinational executive or manager.

E-19
Spouse of a priority worker classified as E-11, E-16, E-12, E-17, E-13, or E-18.

E-21
Professional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability.

E-22
Spouse of an alien classified as E-21 or E-26.

E-23
Child of an alien classified as E-21 or E-26.

E-26
Professional holding an advanced degree or of exceptional ability.

E-27
Spouse of an alien classified as E-21 or E-26.

E-28
Child of an alien classified as E-21 or E-26.

E-30
Child of a skilled worker or professional classified as E-31, E-36, E-32, or E-37.

E-31
Alien who is a skilled worker.

E-32
Professional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession.

E-34
Spouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E-31, E-36, E-32, or E-37.

E-35
Child of a skilled worker or professional classified as E-31, E-36, E-32, or E-37.

E-36
Alien who is a skilled worker.

E-37
Professional who holds a baccalaureate degree or who is a member of a profession.

E-39
Spouse of a skilled worker or professional classified as E31, E36, E32, or E37.

EW-0
Child of an alien classified as EW-3 or EW-8.

EW-3
Other worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

EW-4
Spouse of an alien classified as EW-3 or EW-8.

EW-5
Child of an alien classified as EW-3 or EW-8.

EW-8
Other worker performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

EW-9
Spouse of an alien classified as EW-3 or EW-8.

F-11
Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen.

F-12
Child of an alien classified as F-11 or F-16.

F-16
Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen.

F-17
Child of an alien classified as F-11 or F-16.

F-20
Child of an alien classified as F-24 or F-29 (subject to country limitations).

F-21
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-22
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-23
Child of an alien classified as F21 or F26 (subject to country limitations).

F-24
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-25
Child of an alien classified as F24 or F29 (subject to country limitations).

F-26
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-27
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-28
Child of an alien classified as F21 or F26 (subject to country limitations).

F-29
Unmarried son or daughter (21 years of age or older) of a lawful permanent resident alien (subject to country limitations).

F-31
Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen.

F-32
Spouse of an alien classified as F-31 or F-36.

F-33
Child of an alien classified as F-31 or F-36.

F-36
Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen.

F-37
Spouse of an alien classified as F-31 or F-36.

F-38
Child of an alien classified as F-31 or F-36.

F-41
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen.

F-42
Spouse of an alien classified as F-41 or F-46.

F-43
Child of an alien classified as F-41 or F-46.

F-46
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen.

F-47
Spouse of an alien classified as F-41 or F-46.

F-48
Child of an alien classified as F-41 or F-46.

FX-1
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).

FX-2
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).

FX-3
Child of an alien classified as FX-1, FX-2, FX-7, or FX-8 (exempt from country limitations).

FX-6
Spouse of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).

FX-7
Child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful permanent resident alien (exempt from country limitations).

FX-8
Child of an alien classified as FX-1, FX-2, FX-7, or FX-8 (exempt from country limitations).

IF-1
Alien whose record of admission is created upon the conclusion of a valid marriage contract after entering as a fiancé or fiancée of a U.S. citizen.

IF-2
Minor child of an alien classified as IF-1.

IR-0
Parent of a U.S. citizen.

IR-1
Spouse of a U.S. citizen.

IR-2
Child of a U.S. citizen.

IR-3
Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen.

IR-4
Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen.

IR-5
Parent of a U.S. citizen.

IR-6
Spouse of a U.S. citizen.

IR-7
Child of a U.S. citizen.

IR-8
Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen.

IR-9
Orphan to be adopted by a U.S. citizen.

NA-3
Child born during the temporary visit abroad of a mother who is a lawful permanent resident alien or national of the United States.

XE-3
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is employment-based preference immigrant.

XF-3
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is a family-based preference immigrant.

XR-3
Child born subsequent to the issuance of a visa. Parent is an immediate relative immigrant.