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Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit, for eligible foreign nationals in the United States.

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Instructions

Select the eligibility category based on your immigration status (pending adjustment, asylum applicant, DACA, TPS, dependent spouse, etc.). Provide two passport-style photos, a copy of your current immigration document, and any previous EAD. Filing fee is $410 (fee-exempt for certain categories). If filed with I-485, no separate fee is required. Processing time is typically 3-6 months. You may request expedited processing in urgent cases.