When you enter your document type, you may need to enter one or more of these fields:

  • Alien number: The alien number (also called alien registration number or USCIS number) can be found on the immigration document. It starts with an “A” and ends with 8 or 9 numbers. If your card has 8 numbers enter the A before the 8 numbers, if your card has 9 numbers please enter just the 9 numbers. If you also have a card number, you should enter both, if possible. If you have a card number, but don’t enter it, it will take longer to verify your status.
  • Card number: The card number can be found on several immigration documents, including the I-766 Employment Authorization Card and the I-551 Lawful Permanent Resident Card. A card number number starts with 3 letters and ends with 10 numbers. If you also have an alien number or if other document information is requested, you should enter all, if possible. If you have a card number, but don’t enter it, it will take longer to verify your status.
  • I-94 number: The I-94 number (also called the admission number) is printed on the I-94 or I-94A. This is an 11-digit number and is usually found at the top, left-hand side of the document. Note: In some cases, Customs and Border Protection may have struck out the pre-printed I-94 number and hand-written a different number on the form. If this is the case, enter the hand-written number.
  • Passport number: The passport number can be found on the passport. It can be 6 to 12 numbers long.
  • Country of issuance: Select the country which issued the passport.
  • Passport expiration date: Enter the date the passport will expire (month, day, year). The expiration date should be listed on the document.
  • SEVIS ID number: The SEVIS ID (Form I-20 or DS2019) which is 10 numbers long and is located at the top, right-hand corner of the document.
  • Document expiration date: Enter the expiration date (month, day, year) listed on the document.
  • Category code: Enter the 3-digit code listed on the employment authorization document. This code starts with an “A,” “B,” or “C.”

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