How to fill out I-9 with CR1 with I-551 text

[foofurrah 4]

Hello all. My wife arrived in the US a few weeks ago and today found a job. HR told her she needs an EAD, which is clearly wrong for a CR1 holder. However, it's rather difficult to find info on how to fill out the I-9 correctly using the visa with the I-151 text. I understand the "Registration Number" is her A#, so does she choose "A lawful permanent resident" and just fill in the Alien #? Correct?

Then, as her employer likely won't know how to complete the form, is the following correct?:

Document Title: Immigrant Visa

Issuing authority: US Consulate Guangzhou

Document #: (number in red on right side of visa)

Expiration Date: Visa expiration date

Thanks for any guidance!

Edited August 31, 2012 by foofurrah

[Darnell 8,478]

the expiration date is 1 year from the POE date - recheck the stamps for the nonce.

the visa, along with the stamp, is instant I-551 document.

Hello all. My wife arrived in the US a few weeks ago and today found a job. HR told her she needs an EAD, which is clearly wrong for a CR1 holder. However, it's rather difficult to find info on how to fill out the I-9 correctly using the visa with the I-151 text. I understand the "Registration Number" is her A#, so does she choose "A lawful permanent resident" and just fill in the Alien #? Correct?

Then, as her employer likely won't know how to complete the form, is the following correct?:

my changes below

Document Title: I-551

Issuing authority: Customs and Border Patrol, <<POE CITY>>

Document #: (number in red on right side of visa)

Expiration Date: <<One year from the POE stamp>>

Thanks for any guidance!