I-9 Documents for DACA Recipients
Which acceptable documents work, and your right to choose them. General info, not legal advice.
Your Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 EAD), category C33, is a List A document, it proves both identity and work authorization by itself.
How I-9 documents work
To complete Form I-9 you show your employer either one document from List A (which proves both who you are and that you’re authorized to work) or one document from List B (identity) plus one from List C (work authorization). You never need all three, it’s List A, or List B + List C. See the full lists of acceptable documents.
Documents you’ll commonly use
Form I-766 alone is all you need for List A. If you prefer, you can present a List B identity document plus the EAD as List C, but on its own as List A is simplest.
Renewal timing is the part that matters most. Your ability to keep working depends on a valid EAD, and unlike some other categories, DACA has no blanket automatic extension to fall back on. When it expires your employer must reverify on Supplement B, and if you have nothing valid to present that day, they cannot lawfully keep you working. File early enough that the two dates never meet.
You choose which documents to show, not your employer
This matters: you decide which acceptable documents to present. An employer cannot require a specific document, reject a valid one, or ask for more than the I-9 requires, doing so is illegal “document abuse.” The documents described here are common examples for your situation, not a required list.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules depend on your individual circumstances, check USCIS I-9 Central or a qualified immigration attorney for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The DACA Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766, category C33) is a List A document, so it satisfies the I-9 on its own.
Your work authorization ends when the EAD expires, so renew early. Your employer will reverify your I-9 with your new EAD once you have it.