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I-765
Application for Employment Authorization. Select the correct eligibility category and filing reason: initial permission, renewal, or replacement, as applicable.
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Apply for employment authorization
Prepare your Employment Authorization Document application, often called a work permit. Find the forms and evidence for your eligibility category, whether you are applying for the first time or renewing an existing card.
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Who is this case for?
First-time applicants
People eligible to request employment authorization or an EAD under a qualifying immigration category. A job offer alone does not establish I-765 eligibility.
Renewal applicants
People who remain eligible and need to renew their EAD. Check the filing window and current rules for your category before the card expires.
YOUR PAPERWORK, ORGANIZED
Forms Included in this Application
Start with I-765. Payment, evidence, and any additional forms depend on the category and how you file.
- If applicable
G-1450
Authorize credit card payment for an eligible USCIS paper filing. Check the fee and accepted payment method for your category.
Open Fillvisa G-1450 - If applicable
G-1650
Authorize ACH payment for an eligible USCIS paper filing. Use the applicable accepted method; both payment authorizations are not needed.
Open Fillvisa G-1650 - Optional
G-1145
Request email or text acceptance notifications for an eligible USCIS lockbox filing.
Open Fillvisa G-1145 - Required
Supporting evidence
Gather identity and immigration records, category-specific notices or documents, required photographs, and a copy of a prior EAD if applicable. Follow the checklist for your specific eligibility category.
Review USCIS I-765 instructions
Additional documents may apply, such as I-765WS for categories requiring that worksheet, or I-912 if your filing is eligible for a fee waiver. Student categories may require a DSO-endorsed I-20 and, for STEM OPT, an I-983 training plan handled through the school. Review current USCIS instructions before assembling your application.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Employment authorization is category-specific. An EAD does not itself grant immigration status.
Get StartedAn eligible category
Identify the I-765 category that applies to you. Examples include eligible pending adjustment applicants, certain asylum-related categories, eligible F-1 students, and certain dependent spouses. Each has its own conditions.
Proof of eligibility
Provide the required identity, admission, status, and category evidence. A pending immigration case or dependent status does not automatically qualify everyone for an EAD.
Correct timing and filing method
Meet the location and filing-window requirements for your category. Confirm whether online filing is available and use the correct fee, any additional required fee, exemption, or eligible waiver procedure.
Continued eligibility for renewal
Confirm that your underlying basis remains valid and that you meet the renewal requirements. Filing a renewal does not by itself authorize continued employment after your existing authorization expires.
Check current renewal-extension rules
Do not assume a receipt notice automatically extends your work authorization. For renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025, the general automatic-extension provision for certain EAD categories no longer applies. Separate extensions provided by law or applicable notices may still apply. Review the current DHS rule and the guidance for your category.
Official guidance: I-765 instructions · USCIS fee schedule. Fillvisa provides form tools and general information, not legal advice.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Getting Started
Confirm your category before filling out the form, then gather the evidence and filing instructions for that category.
Prepare Form I-765- 1
Confirm the filing basis
Find the correct eligibility code and select initial permission, renewal, or replacement. Check your category-specific filing window.
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Collect documents and prepare I-765
Gather identity records, relevant notices and status documents, prior EAD details, and other required evidence. Review the form, signature, and fee before submission.
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Track the application
Keep your receipt and respond to USCIS requests. Verify the category, name, and validity dates when the card arrives, and confirm you are authorized before starting or continuing work.
CHOOSE THE HELP YOU NEED
Compare your preparation options
Prepare supported forms for free with Fillvisa, or explore paid services with additional guidance and support.
FREE FORM TOOLS
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Free, browser-based tools to prepare supported forms yourself. No signup required.
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
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Additional forms may cost extraCitizenPath
Online preparation with personalized filing instructions and email and phone support.
ESSENTIALS
From $159
Enhanced $279 · Professional $469SimpleCitizen
Application preparation with multiple service levels, including options for legal review and support.
Prices are in USD and cover preparation services only. Government filing fees and medical examination costs are separate. These services differ in scope. The prices shown are not a quote for every phase of a green card case; confirm eligibility-category coverage and any additional costs with each provider.
Compare features and support
A closer look at what each option provides.
| Features | Fillvisa | CitizenPath | SimpleCitizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service price | $0 | Check current price | From $159; Enhanced $279; Professional $469 |
| Preparation approach | Self-service tools for individual forms | Guided online questionnaire | Application preparation with service tiers |
| Form coverage | Supported tools listed above; some forms link to USCIS | Confirm current I-765 category coverage with the provider | Confirm coverage for your I-765 eligibility category |
| PDF output | Download supported completed forms | Ready-to-sign application download | PDF application |
| Filing guidance | General information and official USCIS links | Personalized instructions and evidence checklist | Package features vary by service tier |
| Human support | Help Center and community resources | Email and phone support | Live chat; additional services vary by tier |
| Legal services | No attorney review or representation included | Self-service package; see provider for legal-service options | Legal review / support options; check selected tier |
| Government filing fees | Separate, where applicable | Separate | Separate |
SimpleCitizen prices checked October 28, 2026. CitizenPath price and category coverage require confirmation. Sources: CitizenPath package details and SimpleCitizen pricing and features. Prices and inclusions may change; confirm details with each provider.