How to fill out an I-9 with an Employment Authorization Card
If you see “Valid for Work Only with DHS Authorization” on the SS Card…
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Then you MUST ask for their Employment Authorization Card.
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If you hire a Registered Alien, they must have a valid Employment Authorization Card to be allowed to work and fill out the I-9.
The SS Card and Driver’s License will not be used at this point.
On the demographics page (1st screen) on the I-9, select “An Alien Authorized to work until…”
Enter the expiration date and USCIS number, both shown on the card.
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On the next screen, List A will need to be filled in; NOT List B and C.
Document Title: Emp Auth Document w/photo Form I-766
Issuing Authority: US Government
Document Number: “Category Card #” on the Emp Auth Card.
Expiration Date: shown on the Emp Auth Card.
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