I 765 Form

What is I 765 Form?

The I 765 Form, also known as the Application for Employment Authorization, is a document that allows individuals to request permission to work legally in the United States. It is typically filed by non-citizens who are eligible for employment authorization, such as certain visa holders, asylum seekers, and individuals in the process of adjusting their immigration status.

What are the types of I 765 Form?

There are several types of I 765 Forms, each corresponding to a different category of employment authorization. Some of the common types include:

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Post-Completion OPT
STEM OPT Extension
Dependent Spouse of a Nonimmigrant
Adjustment of Status Applicant
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitioner

How to complete I 765 Form

Completing the I 765 Form is a straightforward process. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you:

01
Provide your personal information, such as your name, address, and contact details.
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Indicate your eligibility category by selecting the appropriate option from the provided list.
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Provide the required supporting documents, such as copies of your visa, passport, or I-94 form.
04
Fill in your employment history, including details of your previous work experiences.
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Pay the required filing fee, unless you qualify for a fee waiver.
06
Review the form for accuracy and completeness.
07
Sign and date the form.
08
Submit the completed form to the designated USCIS office as instructed in the form's filing instructions.

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Questions & answers

General Requirements A copy of your Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record (front and back), a printout of your electronic Form I-94, your passport or other travel document. A copy of your last Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (if applicable). Two identical passport-style photographs.
Speed. One of the most compelling reasons that applicants use USCIS online filing is speed. When you fill in the answers and click submit, USCIS has your application or petition. It's same-day filing.
While filing Form I-765 online may be quicker and easier than filing by mail, it does not speed up the time required for USCIS to adjudicate your application. See the USCIS website for current processing times. Once you submit your application, you cannot go back to edit or change information.
Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization USCIS Dallas Lockbox. U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08. P.O. Box 650888. Dallas, TX 75265-0888. FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08 (Box 650888) 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business. Suite 400.
While filing Form I-765 online may be quicker and easier than filing by mail, it does not speed up the time required for USCIS to adjudicate your application. See the USCIS website for current processing times. Once you submit your application, you cannot go back to edit or change information.
Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization USCIS Dallas Lockbox. U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08. P.O. Box 650888. Dallas, TX 75265-0888. FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08 (Box 650888) 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business. Suite 400.