What does class of admission mean on I-94?

Okay, so, you’re looking at your I-94 and wondering, “What the heck does ‘Class of Admission’ even mean?” Right? I’ve been there! It can be confusing, all these codes and abbreviations. Basically, it tells you why you’re allowed to be in the US – what your visa type is, I guess. It’s like the label they stick on you. So, you see, that little code, like, say, “B-2,” well, that means you’re here as a tourist. Makes sense, right? I remember when my aunt came to visit from Italy, hers said B-2. We spent weeks sightseeing! Or if it says F-1, that’s for students. My friend from Japan, he had an F-1 while he was studying here. So, it’s kind of like a shorthand for your visa purpose – tourist, student, you know, that kind of thing. Pretty important little box on that form, huh?