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What types of visas can NOT be used to establish residency in Washington?

Residency for Tuition

Certain VISAs are not eligible for establishing residency in Washington state for tuition purposes as they require a domicile elsewhere. They are:

B, C, D, F, H-1B1, H-2, H-3, J, M, P, TD, TN, WB, WT

H-4 Visas are not specifically listed as ineligible, however residency requires that both a parent and the dependent student have an eligible status. 

What types of visas can NOT be used to establish residency in Washington?
Residency for Tuition