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Aliens who have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence in Virginia, according to the above parts A., B., and C., are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. A person holding a student visa cannot be classified as a resident for tuition purposes. Foreign nationals holding Alien Registration Cards (Form I-151, I-551, I-181 b, I-688, or I-94 showing parole or refugee status) and other foreign non-immigrants holding work permits (Visas A, E, G, I, K, or L-1) may be eligible for in-state tuition 12 months or more after a visa was issued. In these cases, they must provide documenting evidence that they have lived in Virginia for at least 12 months.