The Application For Work Permit, officially known as Form I-765, is filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to request legal permission to work in the United States. This form gathers personal information including full legal name, address, country of birth, date of birth, and immigration status to verify eligibility for employment authorization.
USCIS lists more than 70 eligibility categories for Form I-765. Common qualifying groups include:
Form I-765 covers three request types: initial permission to accept employment, renewal of an expiring EAD, and replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged card. Applicants renewing their EAD should file up to 180 days before expiration. Standard USCIS processing takes 3 to 5 months. The filing fee is $410 for most applicants. Certain categories qualify for a fee waiver.
Common mistakes to avoid include selecting the wrong eligibility category, omitting required photographs, failing to include copies of immigration status documents, and leaving the signature field blank. USCIS returns unsigned applications without processing. Applicants in certain categories must also complete the Form I-765WS Worksheet as part of their submission.
For related immigration forms, see USCIS Form I-485 for adjustment of status, or the Canada Work Permit Application Form for applicants seeking authorization in Canada.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Application For Work Permit |
| Form Length | 7 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 45 sec |
| Other names | workers permit va, workers permit application, work permit ohio, workers permit |
