Which document is the Employment Authorization Card?

Which document is the Employment Authorization Card?

• A. I-551
• B. I-766
• C. I-94
• D. I-9

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that the document proving you’re allowed to work in the United States is the Employment Authorization Document, often called an EAD card. This card is issued by USCIS and is identified on the card itself as Form I-766. It explicitly authorizes you to work for a specific period and shows your photo and work authorization dates. It’s different from other immigration documents: the arrival/departure record (I-94) tracks entries and exits, the I-9 is the employer’s form to verify identity and work eligibility (not a card), and the permanent resident card (I-551) shows lawful permanent residency.

The key idea is that the document proving you’re allowed to work in the United States is the Employment Authorization Document, often called an EAD card. This card is issued by USCIS and is identified on the card itself as Form I-766. It explicitly authorizes you to work for a specific period and shows your photo and work authorization dates. It’s different from other immigration documents: the arrival/departure record (I-94) tracks entries and exits, the I-9 is the employer’s form to verify identity and work eligibility (not a card), and the permanent resident card (I-551) shows lawful permanent residency.