Below is the quote from the INSTRUCTIONS of the Form I-9 (Rev. 05/31/05) - Employment Eligibility Verification (OMB No. 1615-0047, Expires 03/31/07):
"... If employees are authorized to work but are unable to present the required documents within three business days, they must present a receipt for the application of the document(s) within three business days and the actual document(s) within ninety (90) days."