Not on the back?

When legal workers, because of their particular circumstances, do not have any of the documents listed on the back of the I-9, there may still be other options. The I-9 Handbook lists these options. As advocates for immigrants or workers, you should know about the following.

• If documents have been lost or stolen a worker may present a receipt from the agency that issues the document that they have applied for replacement documents. They must then show the actual document within 90 days. (See p. 7)


• If a refugee has a job offer before they have received their State ID, EAD, or Social Security Card, they may show their I-94 with a refugee admission stamp. They must then show the EAD card or a List B document and a Social Security Card within 90 days (See p. 8).


• An asylee may use an I-94 stamped "asylum" "granted indefinitely," as a List C document.
  Individuals with Temporary Protective Status, may show an expired EAD card when the status has been automatically extended. It is recommended that they also present the applicable Federal Register Notice extending TPS for their country. (See p. 8)

These are just a few of the options listed in the handbook that could affect your clients ability to demonstrate employment eligibility. If you need more information about any of these, feel free to contact NEER or OSC.