Employment Authorization Card
Start your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Card online. We’ll help you in determining your employment authorization eligibility and assist you with USCIS processing procedures.
Easily prepare your application for employment authorization simply and accurately today! Our step-by-step system will assist you when completing your official USCIS application online.
Who’s eligible to file for an EAD?
Certain foreign residents living in the U.S. and who are looking for employment can submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
These qualifying visa categories are allowed to submit an Employment Authorization application:
- E-1/E-2 spouses
- F-1
- J-2
- K-1, K-2 or K-3
- L-1 spouses
- M-1
You can also submit an EAD application to obtain an Employment Authorization document if you’re counted in one of these statuses
- DACA recipients
- Asylee and Refugee
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipient
- Applicant waiting for Adjustment of Status
What are the document requirements in submitting my application?
USCIS requires you to include a copy of each of these:
- Form I-94, which is the document used for returning resident aliens and returning immigrant visa holders.
- Any previous EAD issued to you previous Employment Authorization document
Also need to include two passport-style photo taken within the last 30 days as well as a check or money order to pay the USCIS filing fee.
USCIS Filing fees for Employment Authorization Document
FileRight application package preparation fee is $245.
USCIS filing fees to file Form I-765 is $410. You’ll also have to pay an additional $85 fee if a biometric service fee applies to your situation.
USCIS won’t refund your money, even if your application is denied. We’ll help ensure your application is correct and complete.
