USCIS INFORMS THE PUBLIC THAT NEW PASSPORT CARD IS ACCEPTABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
On August 8, 2008, USCIS issued a statement informing the public that the 
new U.S. Passport Card may be used in the Employment Eligibility Verification form (I-9) process. USCIS also stated that "...last month, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced that the new passport card was in full production. The new card provides a less expensive and more portable alternative to the traditional passport book, and will expedite document processing at United States land and sea ports-of-entry for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. While the new card is .jpg)
more limited in its uses for international travel 
(e.g., it may not be used for international air travel), it is a valid passport that attests to the U.S. citizenship and identity of the bearer. Accordingly, the card may be used for the Form I-9 process and can also be accepted by employers participating in the E-Verify program." USCIS states that the passport card is considered a “List A” document that may be presented by newly hired employees during the employment eligibility verification process to show work authorized status. “List A” documents are those used by employees to prove both identity and work authorization when completing the Form I-9.
