Is the Employment Authorization Card a valid government-issued ID?

[G C 40]

This might be a silly question but I'm trying to schedule my nursing board exam and I need to present two IDs on exam day that meets the below criteria. I only have my EAD card and my learner's permit for driving. Both of which come from the government and the state respectively and contain essential information.

 

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All forms of identification must be valid and meet the following requirements. If the ID does not meet these requirements, you will be turned away and required to reregister and pay another examination fee:

• government-issued
• non-expired
• name (in Roman characters)
• recent photograph
• signature

Examples of acceptable forms of identification for domestic test centers are:

• passport books and cards
• driver’s license
• provincial/territorial or state identification card
• permanent residence card
• military identification card

 

[MarryMe987654 241]

EAD is issued by USCIS, who is government. So technically, EAD is a gov't-issued ID.

Maybe bring your passport, just in case... and bring your marriage certificate to explain any difference in legal name.

[geowrian 22,335]

An EAD technically meets all of those items. But it's the board's decision to accept it or not.

I'd say just use your passport. Much easier and less confusion.

[G C 40]

23 minutes ago, MarryMe987654 said:

EAD is issued by USCIS, who is government. So technically, EAD is a gov't-issued ID.

Maybe bring your passport, just in case... and bring your marriage certificate to explain any difference in legal name.

Right!? I hope it's acceptable! I just sent them an email to confirm.

I also don't have my passport right now, it's being renewed at the embassy.

[G C 40]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

An EAD technically meets all of those items. But it's the board's decision to accept it or not.

I'd say just use your passport. Much easier and less confusion.

Aw shucks. Here's to hoping!

I would but I recently surrendered my passport for renewal.

[geowrian 22,335]

6 minutes ago, G C said:

Aw shucks. Here's to hoping!

I would but I recently surrendered my passport for renewal.

Contact the BON and ask. Can't ask, other than the wait.

[MarryMe987654 241]

12 hours ago, G C said:

Right!? I hope it's acceptable! I just sent them an email to confirm.

I also don't have my passport right now, it's being renewed at the embassy.

I think you can 'borrow' it from them if you need it. I remember I had that concern when I was offered to renew my passport. They say if I need to travel or use it temporarily, just call them and they will send it back. Give that a try if you're out of options. 

[G C 40]

On 3/14/2020 at 8:10 AM, MarryMe987654 said:

I think you can 'borrow' it from them if you need it. I remember I had that concern when I was offered to renew my passport. They say if I need to travel or use it temporarily, just call them and they will send it back. Give that a try if you're out of options. 

OK, I'll give them a call tomorrow!

[Fr8dog 312]

An EAD is generally not accepted as an "government issued form of identification".

The way they have worded their ID requirements in your quote, does give the impression that they might accept it though.

 

If you have the option, get your passport back