If you fall into any of these categories, you may need to file Form I765: nonimmigrant workers, people adjusting status, certain dependent spouses of nonimmigrant workers, and students. The processing time for the I765 form can be lengthy, ranging from 6 months to over 1 year.
You can print the form from the Department's public facing e-Forms webpage to ensure you are using the latest version.
Form I-765, (officially called “Application for Employment Authorization”), is an application used by foreign nationals to obtain employment authorization in the U.S. If you plan on working while waiting for your green card approval, you'll need to apply for a work permit by filing Form I-765.
What Is the Purpose of Form I-765? 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).
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What Does I-765 Approval Mean? If your Form I-765 is approved, it means that you have been granted employment authorization in the United States. Your employment authorization allows you to work in the United States, even if your current visa is not a worker visa.
You can print the document in black-and-white or in color. You don't need to print all six pages of the application form, only pages #5 and #6.
For entry, passports must include at least two names, comprising a surname and a given name, regardless of whether both names are listed as surnames or given names, with a space separating the two names.
Enter the Present Address details. Enter the Emergency Contact details. Enter references information. Enter the Previous Passport details, if applicable.