What documentation can I submit for proof of lawful presence or immigration status?

The most common documentation for proof of lawful presence or immigration status includes:

• Permanent Resident Card, “Green Card” (I-551)
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Machine Readable Immigrant Visa

You can submit your documentation in one of two ways:

1. Scan (or take a high quality photo or screenshot of) your documentation and upload to your Stride Dashboard. 
2. Reply by mail directly to the Marketplace with any requested information.

If you cannot provide a copy of these documents, please see below for a full list of approved documents:

• Permanent Resident Card, “Green Card” (I-551)
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language)
• Reentry Permit (I-327)
• Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
• Temporary I-551 Stamp (on Passport or I-94/I-94A)
• Foreign passport
• Arrival/Departure Record (I-94/I-94A)
• Arrival/Departure Record in foreign passport (I-94)
• Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (I-20)
• Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (DS-2019)
• Notice of Action (I-797)
• Certification from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
• Document indicating withholding of removal (or withholding of deportation)
• Administrative order staying removal issued by the Department of Homeland Security
• Document indicating a member of a federally-recognized Indian tribe or American Indian born in Canada
• Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligibility letter (if under 18)
• Resident of American Samoa Card