All formsEligibility Category: Select the correct category code based on your immigration status (e.g., (c)(9) for pending adjustment, (c)(8) for pending asylum)
Personal Information: Full legal name, address, immigration history
Supporting Documents: Copy of I-94, pending application receipt, passport, previous EAD (if renewing)
Photos: Two passport-style photos
Filing Fee: $410 (waived for certain categories like asylum applicants)
Processing Time: Typically 3-6 months. Apply for renewal 6 months before expiration
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I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allowing eligible immigrants to work legally in the United States while their immigration case is pending.
Instructions
Instructions
Note: You cannot work legally in the U.S. without an EAD or other work authorization. Working without authorization can jeopardize your immigration case.