Documents Frequently Used by Noncitizens for the Form I-9

The number that should be used on an I-9 for each of these documents is outlined with a red rectangle.

Permanent Resident Card/I-551

This allows people to live and work permanently in the U.S.
image of permanent resident card

EAD/I-766

The Employment Authorization Document provides temporary employment authorization to noncitizens in the U.S.
image of EAD card

DS-2019

Certifies that admission into a program has been accepted and they demonstrated sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S. for the length of the DS-2019 form.
image of DS-2019 certificate

I-94

An Arrival/Departure Record that documents a non-immigrant’s entry into the U.S.
screenshot of I-94 record

I-20

Proof that a student is legally enrolled in a program of study in the U.S.
image of I-20 certificate