U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Federal form
Fill out Form I-765
Application For Employment Authorization Edition 08/21/25
From USCIS: Certain foreign nationals in the United States file Form I-765 to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD); others whose status already authorizes work without restrictions may use it to apply for an EAD that shows it. Source
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Who does not use this form. Lawful permanent residents, conditional permanent residents, and nonimmigrants only authorized for employment with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12(b) do not use Form I-765. Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) |
| Edition | Edition 08/21/25 | Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), official PDF Form I-765, page 1 footer. |
| Current edition | USCIS lists 08/21/25 as the edition date of the Form I-765 it publishes. | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, Form Details, "Edition Date". |
| Where to file | The instructions point to www.uscis.gov/I-765 for the most current filing location. USCIS's page says the filing address depends on the reason for applying and the eligibility category entered in Question 27. | Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), page 23, Where to File?. |
| Fee | The instructions refer to Form G-1055 for the fees applicable to this form; USCIS's I-765 page points to its Fee Schedule page. | Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), page 16, General Instructions. |
| Signature | USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature; an unsigned application or one without a valid signature is rejected. | Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), page 16, General Instructions, Signature. |
| Who does not use this form | Lawful permanent residents, conditional permanent residents, and nonimmigrants only authorized for employment with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12(b) do not use Form I-765. | Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), page 1, What Is the Purpose of Form I-765?. |
| USCIS-error corrections | Replacing or correcting an EAD because of a USCIS error does not require a new Form I-765 or filing fee. | Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), official PDF Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), page 1, Part 1, Item 1.b.. |
| Reason for applying | Select only one reason for applying: initial permission to accept employment, replacement (or correction not due to USCIS error), or renewal (attach a copy of the previous EAD). | Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), official PDF Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), page 1, Part 1. |
| Eligibility category (Item 27) | Item 27 asks for the eligibility category, taken from the list in the Who May File Form I-765 section of the instructions. | Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), page 19, Specific Instructions. |
| Official instructions | Instructions for Form I-765 (08/21/25), plus the Form I-765 Worksheet for categories that must show economic necessity. | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, Forms and Document Downloads. |
| Edition USCIS accepts | Under a Sept. 14, 2026 court order, USCIS continues to accept the 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765 and is not accepting the 09/15/26 edition. | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, alert on the Sept. 14, 2026 court order. |
| Fee change (Oct. 16, 2026) | USCIS announced inflation-adjusted H.R.-1 fees effective Oct. 16, 2026; requests postmarked on or after that date for a benefit that requires one of these fees must include the new fee or are rejected. | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, alert on FY 2027 fee adjustment. |
| Filing location change (Oct. 7, 2026) | On Oct. 7, 2026, USCIS changed the filing location for Form I-765. Forms postmarked on or before Nov. 9, 2026 and sent to a prior filing location are accepted (30-day grace period). | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, alert. |
| Filing options (USCIS form page) | USCIS invites filing online through a USCIS account; a paper application can be filed instead if necessary. | I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) USCIS I-765 page, opening section. |
| How USCIS suggests filling its PDFs | For the best results, USCIS suggests downloading the PDF and completing it in the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than in a web browser. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (last reviewed 10/18/2023), second paragraph. Checked . |
| The blank form is free | USCIS forms are free on uscis.gov; USCIS warns not to pay for any USCIS form. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms, closing paragraphs. Checked . |
| Typed answers (USCIS mail filing tips) | USCIS says its forms can be completed electronically and printed to mail; typed answers should be in Courier New, size 10, bold (black ink if handwritten). PDF Tower note: PDF Tower fills the form's own fields in its own Courier font, so your copy prints like a typed form. The 2D barcode area prints blank, as it does on a hand-filled form. | Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) USCIS, Tips for Filing Forms by Mail, "Complete Your Paper Form Accurately". Checked . |
What is on the form
- Part 1. Reason for Applying
- Initial permission, replacement or correction, or renewal (select one). Form I-765, page 1
- Part 2. Information About You
- Full legal name, other names used, mailing and physical address, A-Number, USCIS online account number, sex, marital status, previous Form I-765 filing, Social Security number (if known), countries of citizenship or nationality, place and date of birth, last arrival details (Form I-94, passport, travel document), immigration status, SEVIS number, eligibility category (Item 27) and category-specific items 28 to 31. Form I-765, pages 1 to 3
- Part 3. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Language and interpreter or preparer statement, telephone numbers, email, signature and date. Form I-765, page 4
- Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Interpreter's name, business, address, contact details, language, signature and date. Form I-765, pages 4 and 5
- Part 5. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, If Other Than the Applicant
- Preparer's name, business, address, contact details, statement, signature and date. Form I-765, pages 5 and 6
- Part 6. Additional Information
- Extra space keyed to page, part and item number. Form I-765, page 7
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Edition 08/21/25.
Sources
- I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Form I-765 (Edition 08/21/25), official PDF Retrieved .
- Instructions for Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765, 08/21/25) Retrieved .
- Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) Retrieved .
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