Overview
If you're authorized to work in the United States on a work visa, such as an H-1B, O-1, TN, or STEM OPT, you can still complete your Form I-9 in Wrapbook. This article explains how to select the right document type for your immigration status and what to do if your document isn't available in the dropdown.
For questions specific to your immigration status or work authorization, consult a licensed immigration attorney.
What documents do non-citizen workers use for I-9?
Workers authorized to work in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa most commonly use a List A document combination, which establishes both identity and employment authorization:
Foreign passport + Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
This is the most common combination for workers on nonimmigrant work visas (H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, etc.). Your I-94 must show current, valid work authorization for your specific employer and visa category.
You can retrieve your current I-94 from the CBP I-94 website
Employment Authorization Document (EAD, Form I-766)
If you're on OPT (F-1 visa) or STEM OPT, your EAD card is a standalone List A document. You do not need to also provide your passport for I-9 purposes.
Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), your green card is a standalone List A document.
Important: You may not use a foreign birth certificate as a List C document. Only U.S.-issued birth certificates qualify for List C.
Important: Birth certificates issued by a foreign country — including the United Kingdom, Canada, or any other non-U.S. jurisdiction — do not qualify as List C documents and cannot be accepted for I-9 purposes.
How to upload your documents in Wrapbook
After completing Section 1 of your Form I-9, you'll be prompted to upload your supporting documents:
On the Your I-9 page, under Next steps, click the Name dropdown
Select the document type that matches what you're uploading (see the table below)
Enter the required document details (document number, expiration date, issuing authority)
Click Select a file to upload a saved copy of the document
If your visa combination requires two documents (for example, a foreign passport and I-94), you'll be prompted to upload the second document after the first
Document type selection guide
Your situation | Document(s) to upload | Select in dropdown |
|---|---|---|
H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1 (or similar work visa) | Foreign passport + Form I-94 | Select Foreign Passport for the first, then follow prompts for I-94 |
F-1 OPT or STEM OPT | EAD card (Form I-766) | Select Employment Authorization Document (EAD) |
Permanent Resident (green card) | Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) | Select Permanent Resident Card |
Note: Document type options in the Wrapbook dropdown may vary. If you do not see the correct document type listed, see the section below.
What to do if your document type isn't in the dropdown
If you cannot find the correct document category for your visa type in the Wrapbook dropdown:
Do not select an incorrect document type as a workaround — this can create I-9 compliance issues
Contact your production company's administrator and ask them to reach out to Wrapbook Support for manual assistance
Wrapbook Support can assist with manual I-9 document entry for visa types not currently supported in the dropdown
STEM OPT workers: E-Verify requirement
If you are on STEM OPT (a 24-month extension of F-1 OPT), your employer must be enrolled in and in good standing with E-Verify in order to legally employ you. If your employer is not E-Verify enrolled, you cannot be employed on STEM OPT — contact your employer or HR team to confirm E-Verify enrollment status before completing your I-9.