Which document is correctly matched with its purpose?

Which document is correctly matched with its purpose?

• A. I-551 - Travel document
• B. I-766 - Employment Authorization Card
• C. I-94 - Permanent residency card
• D. I-9 - Work permit

Answer: (B)

Understanding which immigration forms correspond to specific authorizations is being tested here. The document that proves you’re allowed to work in the United States is the Employment Authorization Card, issued as Form I-766. This card explicitly shows you have permission to work and lists the validity period, and it is issued by USCIS to people in eligible statuses. That direct link between the form and the right to work is why it’s the best match for its purpose. In contrast, the Permanent Resident Card (I-551) proves lawful permanent resident status, not general work authorization. It’s commonly called a green card and serves as proof of residency, with a separate purpose from a work permit. The I-94 records entry and status information for arrivals and departures rather than granting work rights. The I-9 form is used by employers to verify identity and eligibility to work, but it is not a work permit itself—it’s the verification process that accompanies hiring.

Understanding which immigration forms correspond to specific authorizations is being tested here. The document that proves you’re allowed to work in the United States is the Employment Authorization Card, issued as Form I-766. This card explicitly shows you have permission to work and lists the validity period, and it is issued by USCIS to people in eligible statuses. That direct link between the form and the right to work is why it’s the best match for its purpose.

In contrast, the Permanent Resident Card (I-551) proves lawful permanent resident status, not general work authorization. It’s commonly called a green card and serves as proof of residency, with a separate purpose from a work permit. The I-94 records entry and status information for arrivals and departures rather than granting work rights. The I-9 form is used by employers to verify identity and eligibility to work, but it is not a work permit itself—it’s the verification process that accompanies hiring.