USCIS Redesigns Permanent Resident Cards & Employment Authorization Documents. USCIS announced new tamper-resistant designs for Form I-551 Permanent Resident Cards (PRC), also known as Green Cards, and Form I-766 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on January 30, 2023.
An EAD gives a person legal status to work in the United States but has fewer privileges than a green card. It shows an expiration date (usually one year from date issued) and is renewable. Any alien with a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or Form I-688B) can be issued a Social Security number.
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 request an EAD, you generally must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
1) Frame subject with full face, front view, and eyes open. 2) Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm). 3) Center head within frame.
What agency issues Form I-766? Form I-766, also known as the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), is issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) USCIS is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Form I-765 is the physical document. Form I-766 is an EAD card, which you can keep in your wallet. Both Form I-766 and I-765 are valid EADs. You actually use Form I-765 to apply for your Form 1-766 card.
Currently the Form I-766 Employment Authorization Document is issued in the form of a standard credit card-size plastic card enhanced with multiple security features.
Step 1: Gather and Scan Your Supporting Documents. Step 2: Create a USCIS Account or Sign In. Step 3: Select the I-765 Form to File. Step 4: Complete the I-765 Form. Step 5: Review and Submit. Step 6: Complete the Remaining OPT Application Steps.
Form I-765 is the physical document. Form I-766 is an EAD card, which you can keep in your wallet. Both Form I-766 and I-765 are valid EADs. You actually use Form I-765 to apply for your Form 1-766 card.
766 EMPLOYMENT AUTHORZATON CARD The Alien Number is the 9digit number under USCS# on the front of your card. This number is also on the back of your card. The Card Number is on the back of your card and starts with 3 letters followed by 10 numbers.