I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

Used to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that allows you to work in the United States.

30 minutes

to complete

$410

filing fee

5 fields

to fill out

Our AI wizard guides you through every field step by step, explains each question, and catches mistakes before you submit.

What Each Field Means

Required

Your complete legal name.

Tip: Must match your other USCIS applications exactly.

Required

The specific category under which you are eligible for an EAD.

Tip: Common categories: (c)(9) for pending I-485, (c)(3)(B) for F-1 OPT, (a)(12) for asylum applicant.

Your USCIS online account number, if you have one.

Tip: You can find this by logging into your myUSCIS account at my.uscis.gov.

Required

Your current U.S. mailing address where you want to receive your EAD.

Tip: Make sure this address is correct. Your EAD card will be mailed here.

Required

Your current passport number.

Tip: Use your most recent, valid passport number.

Name doesn't match I-485 or other pending applications

Selecting wrong category code

Not matching with pending application

Confusing with A-Number or receipt number

Using old address

PO Box not accepted for some deliveries

Using expired passport number

Typos in alphanumeric characters

Let our AI assistant guide you through every step.