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
That EAD is all you need for List A. If you prefer, you can present a List B identity document plus your EAD as List C — but the EAD alone as List A is simplest. Renew well before it expires, since your ability to keep working depends on a valid EAD.
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.