Guest/User ID Requirements

ID Documents Required for JLab Onsite/Remote Access

All guests/users requesting access to JLab must present a valid government issued photo identification document upon arrival or upload to electronic checklist. Failure to provide the essential site ID Documents will result in denial of access and non-issuance of a JLab photo identification access badge or computer account.

The required forms of ID Documents for guests are listed below: 

GUEST

APPROPRIATE FORMS OF REQUIRED ID DOCUMENTS

U.S. Citizens
  • Valid U.S. government issued passport
  • Valid state government issued photo driver’s license

Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States
  • Lawful Permanent Resident Alien Card (LPR) and a government issued photo-ID document, such as a valid photo driver’s license
  • If LPR is pending, a valid passport and work authorization extension (EAD card, I-20, DS-2019, I-797) and must provide an I-485 or I-551 stamp.

U.S. Sponsored Visa Holders

F-1

  • Valid passport, F-1 Visa in passport, I-94 departure record, valid DS-I-20 form and valid Employment Authorization
  • Document (EAD) if on Optional Practical Training

 

J-1

  • Valid passport, J-1 Visa in passport, Valid DS-2019, I-94 Departure Record

H-1B

  • Valid passport, H-1B Visa in passport and I-94 Departure Record
  • Valid passport, I-797A  Approval Notice, I-94 Departure Record

Other Various Visa Types at JLab

Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Participants
  • Valid passport, valid CBP admission stamp showing WB

B-1
  • Valid passport, valid CBP admission stamp showing B1

Canadian Citizens
  • Valid passport or Enhanced Driver’s License
  • Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS or FAST)

Mexican Citizens
  • Valid passport with Visa
  • Border Crossing Card or SENTRI Traveler Program card

Bermudian Citizens
  • Valid passport

 

Notes: 

  • Foreign Nationals with the following visa classifications are NOT eligible for access approval to JLab:  WT, B-2, J-2 (without EAD card), F-2, and H-4.
  • Instructions on identification requirements for additional access requests or access request extensions will be provided at arrival check-in.

 

Contact jris@jlab.org with any questions.