Non‐Citizen Form ( 11/11/11)
(See Reverse Side for Description of Document Types)
Document Types for Non United States Citizens
Document Type
Description
I‐551
Issued to resident aliens and is known as the Permanent Resident Card.
I‐94
All nonresident aliens are issued an I‐94 when entering the United
States. T his card states the date and immigration status upon entry
into the U.S.
I‐20
A F‐1 Visa holder will also have a form that identifies the University
sponsoring the student’s visit. This form is only required for individuals
with an F‐1 immigration status.
DS‐2019
A J‐1 Visa holder will also have a form that identifies the University
or organization sponsoring the visit. This form is only required for
individuals with an J‐1 immigration status.
I‐797A
A H‐1B Visa holder will also have a form that identifies the employer
sponsoring the visit. This form is only required for individuals with an
H‐1B immigration status. This must be the University of Tennessee.
EAD
Employment Authorization Document. If the employee is not a H‐1B,
J‐1, F‐1, or permanent resident then an EAD issued by the INS is
normally required for employment.
W8‐BEN
This form is used by a nonresident alien to claim a tax exemption for
scholarship/fellowship payments. Contact the Bursar’s Office or Payroll
Office for more information.
8233
This form is used to claim tax exemption for employees, independent
contractors and royalty payments by nonresidents. Contact the Payroll
Office for more information.
W‐9
This form is used to claim tax exemption for employees, independent
contractors, and royalty payments by tax residents. Contact the Payroll
Office for more information.