Documents that prove your status
Status is proved by a specific set of documents, and the regulations say which ones must be carried, retained or presented. This is what exists and what each one does - not what to do about any of it.
Authority: INA 264(e); 8 CFR 264.1
This playbook restates obligations that apply to organisations by regulation, with the citation for each. It is a checklist, not legal advice, and it is not exhaustive — regulations change and facts vary. Verify each citation against the current text.