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I-765Official USCIS form guideEmployment-Based

I-765: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Application for Employment Authorization. Allows you to work legally in the U.S. while your immigration case is pending.

3-6 months typical processingEasy difficulty7 steps
Start with step 1 below

What you’ll need before you start

Gather these so you’re ready. You don’t have to have everything before step 1, but it helps.

  • •Proof of eligibility (e.g. I-485 receipt)
  • •Passport-style photos
  • •Copy of I-94 or other status
  • •Filing fee or fee waiver

How to use this guide

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This guide is for general information only. Forms, fees, and rules change. Always use the official USCIS website for current forms, instructions, and filing.

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Estimates use public USCIS data—for planning only. For official status, use uscis.gov.

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