Acceptable documents for verifying employment authorization and identity. An alien who is granted asylum under section 208 of the ina. Form i688b or i766 ead example of i94 paroled into the u. Permanent resident card or green card form i 551 note. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph form i766 5. Form i551 uscis united states citizenship and immigration services. Authorization document form i766 or a combination of a list b document and an. In the case of nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with form i94 or form i94a bearing the same name as the passport and containing. Employment authorization document form i766 front and back. Test v 000000773 c src0000000773 ethiopia 01 jan m 0110180 0510111 not vaud for reentry to. Ins form i551 alien registration receipt card, commonly known as a green card. It is also the first version of form i 551 branded with the department of homeland security as the issuing authority. For a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer because of his or her status.
For persons under age 18 who are unable to present a document listed above. There is different information on the front and back of this version of the card. Documents that establish both identity and employment authorization 6. Make sure that you copy both sides of the card on one page to upload.
Uscis began issuing the current card on may 1, 2017. Form i551 2004 version this version of the permanent resident card, form i551, introduced in 2004, is valid for ten years from the date of issuance. Form i9 list of acceptable documents all documents. A foreign passport with form i94 or form i94a bearing the same name as the passport and containing. Foreign passport that contains a temporary i551 stamp or temporary i551 printed notation on a machine 2.
Dhs immigration status form i551, i94, i688b or i766. If cbp issued your form i94, i94w, or i95 with incorrect information, you will need to go to the nearest cbp port of entry or the nearest cbp deferred inspection office in. Once you have entered the united states on a visa and have become eligible for form i551, you may simply apply for a green card. Ins form i766 employment authorization document annotated a5. Status eligibility definition documentation card documentation qualified immigrants lawful permanent. I551 printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa 2. The department of homeland security has issued an updated. Status eligibility definition documentation card documentation. Foreign passport that contains a temporary i551 stamp or temporary i551 printed notation on a machinereadable immigrant visa 4. Form i9 0308 n page 9 of 9 lists of acceptable documents illustrations of many of these documents appear in part 8 of the handbook for employers m274. In some cases, you may also attain form i551 through investment in the us economy.
Valid unexpired outofstate real id driver license or id. Certification of report of birth issued by the department of state forms. Inquiry about status of i 551 permanent registration card reminder. Employment authorization document card that contains a photographform i 766 nonimmigrant alien authorized for work with specific employer in the case of a non immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status. Id card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information. In thecase of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with form i94 or form i94a bearing the. The arrival portion of form i94i94a with a temporary i551 stamp and a photograph of the individual. Part a type or print clearly please use black or blue ink only return to the board office via mail or handdelivery. Ins form i94 annotated with stamp showing grant of asylum under section 208 of the ina.
Uscis may also issue an i94 stating the form is to be used as a temporary i 551. Issuing authorities for i9 documents human resources. Form i 551 2004 version this version of the permanent resident card, form i 551, introduced in 2004, is valid for ten years from the date of issuance. Waiving a fee transfers the cost of processing the application and petition to. Foreign passport with form i 94 or form i94a with arrivaldeparture record, and containing an endorsement to work. J1 exchange visitors working outside the program indicated on the form ds2019 also need a letter from their responsible school officer. Officially known as the permanent resident card or form i551. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph form i766 4.
Employment authorization document that contains a photograph form i766. List of acceptable documents for form i9 completion. Uscis may also issue an i94 stating the form is to be used as a temporary i551. Permanent resident card or green card form i551 note. Once you have entered the united states on a visa and have become eligible for form i 551, you may simply apply for a green card. Form i766 employment authorization document issued 2017. Uscis introduces redesigned employment authorization. Understanding form i551 and green card us immigration news. In some cases, you may also attain form i 551 through investment in the us economy. For a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a speci. When you are issued an electronic form i 94 form, you still need a paper copy for various reasons, such as applying for a drivers license or social security number, completing form i9 at the time of starting a job, extending your nonimmigrant status in the u. The arrival portion of form i94i94a containing a temporary i551 stamp and a. Status eligibility definition documentation card documentation battered child or child of a battered person abused spouse, child, or parent under the. Part of usciss larger effort to eliminate document fraud, the redesign enhances the cards security features to discourage tampering and misuse.
Permanent resident card or alien registration receipt card form i551 8. Reference guide to immigration documents verifying immigration status in healthcare. Form i94 with a temporary i551 stamp an unexpired foreign passport with a temporary i551 stamp on a machine. Passport from the federated states of micronesia fsm or the republic of the marshall islands rmi with form i94 or form i94a. Refugee stamp asylee stamp cubanhaitian stamp the i94 form also has a unique 11digit admissiondeparture number on the front. List adocuments that establish both identity and employment. See page 48 for form i94i94a form ds2019 accompanied by form i94 or. Form i766 or form i688b unexpired employment authorization document unexpired foreign passport with a valid unexpired us employment authorization document, accompanied by form i 94 or i 551 stamp. A foreign passport must be accompanied by a form i 94 94a arrivaldeparture record bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the individuals nonimmigrant status and authorization to work for a specific employer based on this status. Dhs immigration status form i551, i94, i688b or i766 when issued. Form i94 or i94a accompanied by an unexpired form ds2019, issued by the u. Passport from the federated states of micronesia fsm or the republic of the marshall islands rmi with form i 94 or form i94a. Part eight acceptable documents for verifying employment. Uscis will issue an employment authorization document form i766 to all students.
Id card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address 4. How to complete form i9 for international employees and. Lists of acceptable documents all documents must be unexpired. This document will be a card issued to aliens who are authorized to work temporarily in the united states. For additional information on form i94, please visit the u. On application, select the document type from the dropdown list that corresponds with most current documentation. Inquiry about status of i551 permanent registration card reminder. Issuing authorities for i9 documents list a documents issuing authority.
The new i9 is a smart pdf available online and featuring dropdown menus, hover text. Foreign passport with uscis form i94a, and containing an endorsement to work. Reference guide to immigration documents beyond the basics. It is also the first version of form i551 branded with the department of homeland security as the issuing authority.
Employment authorization card form i766 i94 i94a number. Theres also a green card lottery which gives applicants from underrepresented nations the chance to compete for a form i 551. A valid form i551 is an evidence that a person is admitted to live in the u. In the case of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with form i94 or form i94a bearing the same name as the. Current permanent resident card form i551 front and back.
The immigration and naturalization service ins is phasing in a new employment authorization. Evidence of status form 2 0218 evidence of status form. Form i766 or form i688b unexpired employment authorization document documentation issued by a federal agency demonstrating authorized status unexpired foreign passport with a valid unexpired us employment authorization document, accompanied by form i94 or i551 stamp. Lists of acceptable documents all documents must be. Postal service to send your mail to your new address. Understanding form i551 and green card usimmigration. Policy memoranda legal settlement notices uscis policy manual immigration. Form i551 law and legal definition p form i551 is the official name of the green card or alien registration card. Department of justice inquiry about status of i551. Theres also a green card lottery which gives applicants from underrepresented nations the chance to compete for a form i551. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph form i766 usdhs united states department of homeland security foreign passport with form i94 the country from. The immigration and naturalization service ins is phasing in a new employment authorization documentation ead, the i766. Citizenship and immigration services uscis has released a redesigned form i766, employment authorization document, commonly referred to as an ead card. New document numbers from the i551 and the i766 documents.