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Table of Contents 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. General Instructions. Step 5: Review and Submit. Step 6: Complete Remaining OPT Application Steps. Common Mistakes to Avoid.
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.
Yes, you can file Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765 together, depending on your situation.
You may file Form I-765 with Form I-539.
However, you can file many USCIS forms online. You can review the list of Forms Available to File Online, check out the Benefits of Filing Online, and learn how to Create a USCIS Online Account. If you are filing online, see our Tips for Filing Forms Online page.
An EAD issued to a DACA beneficiary will bear category code C33.
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.
Applying from Within the United States This applies for people trying to get green cards through the Diversity Visa Lottery. For example, if you entered the United States through a student visa or had advanced parole as a DACA recipient, you may be eligible to apply if you are still here lawfully.
While less common, some DACA recipients explore options like: Diversity Visa Lottery: This program provides a limited number of Green Cards annually to individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. However, eligibility criteria and the random nature of selection make it a less reliable option.
Natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply for permanent resident status through the Diversity Visa Lottery: desh, Brazil, Canada, The People's Republic of China (including mainland and Hong Kong born), Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Mexico, ...