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Greetings Everyone! Just wanted to remind you that over documentation could be considered a form of discrimination. Always give the employee a copy of the Acceptable List of Documents. There are 26 acceptable documents for the employee to choose from. For a citizen, we can accept ONE List A document OR a combination of ONE List B document AND One List C document, but NOT a combination of the three. For a noncitizen presenting a COMBINATION List A document: unexpired Passport, I-94 and one of the following (depending on the VISA type): F-1: I-20, J-1: DS-2019 or H-1B. List A documents establish BOTH Identity and Employment Authorization List B documents establish Identity List C documents establish Employment Authorization While you are not required to be a document expert, all documents presented to you must be *original (no photo copies). *Birth certificates must be certified copies, not hospital or the Mother’s copy. Look for a raised or embossed seal and the Registrars signature. Also remember that ALL List B documents MUST have a photo. If in doubt, you can contact me or refer to the Handbook for Employers (M-274) at www.uscis.gov Cathy