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USCIS Form I765Application For Employment Authorization Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesAuthorization/Extension Valid FromFor USCIS Use OnlyFee StampOMB No.

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How to fill out the I-765 Application For Employment Authorization Document online

The I-765 Application For Employment Authorization Document is a crucial form for people seeking permission to work in the United States. Filling it out correctly is essential to ensure that your application is processed smoothly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Document online

  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by identifying the reason for applying. Select one box to indicate your purpose, which may include initial permission to accept employment, renewal of permission, or replacement of a lost document.
  3. Provide your full legal name in Part 2. Include your family name, given name, and middle name as applicable.
  4. Indicate your U.S. mailing address and confirm if it is the same as your physical address. If not, provide your physical address.
  5. Fill in your Social Security number if known, and indicate if you would like the Social Security Administration to issue you a Social Security card.
  6. Provide personal details such as your gender, marital status, and country or countries of citizenship.
  7. In Part 3, complete the applicant's declaration and certification by affirming the accuracy of the information provided and signing the form.
  8. If applicable, fill in interpreter or preparer's information in Parts 4 and 5, including signatures and contact details.
  9. If additional information is required, use Part 6 to provide it. Make sure to include your name and A-Number on any extra sheets.
  10. Finally, review all sections for completeness, save changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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Having an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD) is one way to prove that you are authorized to work in the United States for a specific time period.

To apply for your work permit (EAD), file an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765), review the instructions, and pay the filing fee. Depending on your immigration category, your EAD work permit will be good for 1 or 2 years.

Form I-765 Processing Times In general, it takes about 6.7 months for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-765. Previously, USCIS processed work permit applications within 6.7 months, but a growing backlog has caused additional delays.

Certain foreign nationals who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Certain foreign nationals who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is sometimes referred to as a work permit — or, more officially, Form I-766. With this document, you can prove that you are eligible to work legally in the United States.

When you first apply for a job in the United States, your Form I-94 is proof of your work authorization for up to 90 days. If you use your I-94 to prove eligibility, you are required to present to your employer other evidence of eligibility within 90 days.

USCIS issues the following types of EADs: Initial EAD: This document proves you are allowed to work in the United States. Renewal EAD: This document renews your initial EAD. Generally, you should not file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires.

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Form Packages
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Contractors
Divorce
Home Sales
Employment
Identity Theft
Incorporation
Landlord Tenant
Living Trust
Name Change
Personal Planning
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Packages A-Z
Form Categories
Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
Corporate - LLC
Divorce
Employment
Identity Theft
Internet Technology
Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
Power of Attorney
Real Estate
Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
Localized Forms
State-specific Forms
Forms Kit
Legal Guides
Real Estate Handbook
All Guides
Prepared for You
Notarize
Incorporation services
Our Customers
For Consumers
For Small Business
For Attorneys
Our Sites
US Legal Forms
USLegal
FormsPass
pdfFiller
signNow
airSlate WorkFlow
DocHub
Instapage
Social Media
Call us now toll free:
+1 833 426 79 33
As seen in:
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  • CBC News logo picture
  • LA Times logo picture
  • The Washington Post logo picture
  • AP logo picture
  • Forbes logo picture
© Copyright 1997-2025
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