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PART 7 – EXHIBITS Exhibit A – Supporting Documentation Table
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An “X” in the “Foreign Status” and/or “Identity” column, indicates that the supporting documentation satisfies that category.
An original passport is the only stand-alone document that proves both “foreign status” and “identity”. If a passport is not submitted, a combination of at least two other current (unexpired) documents that show the applicant’s name and photograph, and supports their claim of foreign status must be provided. With the exception of children under 14 years of age (under age 18 if a student), at least one
document submitted must contain a recent photograph. Note: For dependents, the passport must have a date of entry into the United States to be a stand-alone document, unless the dependent is from Canada or Mexico or a dependent of U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. If a passport without a date of entry into the United States is submitted for a dependent, additional original documents proving the dependent’s U.S. residency must be also be provided. See Part 4 of this Publication for the documents required.
| Type of Supporting Documentation | Foreign Status | Identity |
|---|---|---|
| PASSPORT (the only stand-alone document)* | X | X |
| United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Photo Identifcation | X | X |
| Visa issued by U.S. Department of State | X | X |
| United States Driver’s License | X | |
| United States Military Identifcation Card | X | |
| Foreign Driver’s License | X | |
| Foreign Military Identifcation Card | X | X |
| National Identifcation Card (must be current, and contain name, photograph, ad- dress, date of birth and expiration date) |
X | X |
| United States State Identifcation Card | X | |
| Foreign Voter’s Registration Card | X | X |
| Civil Birth Certifcate (Required if under age 18 unless a passport is presented) | X** | X |
| Medical Records (valid only for dependents under age 6) | X** | X |
| School Records (valid only for dependents under age 24) | X** | X |
- Passport must have a date of entry into the United States for dependents, unless they are from Canada or Mexico or dependents of U.S. military personnel stationed overseas ** May be used to establish foreign status only if documents are foreign.
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