What is a I-766?

What is a I-766?

• A. Employment Authorization Card
• B. Permanent Resident Card
• C. Driver's License
• D. Passport

Answer: (A)

The I-766 refers to the Employment Authorization Document, commonly called an EAD. It is a plastic card issued by USCIS that shows a noncitizen in the United States is allowed to work legally for a specified period. This document is about work authorization, not immigration status itself. It is not the Permanent Resident Card (the Green Card), and it’s not a driver’s license or a passport. The EAD proves you’re allowed to be employed in the U.S. and is often used as identity proof along with other documents, with validity that requires renewal if you remain eligible.

The I-766 refers to the Employment Authorization Document, commonly called an EAD. It is a plastic card issued by USCIS that shows a noncitizen in the United States is allowed to work legally for a specified period. This document is about work authorization, not immigration status itself. It is not the Permanent Resident Card (the Green Card), and it’s not a driver’s license or a passport. The EAD proves you’re allowed to be employed in the U.S. and is often used as identity proof along with other documents, with validity that requires renewal if you remain eligible.