If you are aged 14-17 you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State. After it is reviewed, the work permit will be emailed to the student.Fill out the application form completely. You will use USCIS Form I765: Application for Employment Authorization, to apply for a work permit. Form I-765 is pretty simple. This guide covers the cost, timeline, and process for filing Form I-765, also known as the Application for Employment Authorization. USCIS will mail your work permit to the address you provided in your application. This video shows ASAP members how to fill out a work permit application called form i765 as an asylum Seeker.