Prepare your I-765 (work permit / EAD) online
Form I-765 is the USCIS application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) — the card that lets a non-citizen legally work in the US. Required for various visa categories (F-1 OPT, asylum seekers, parolees, pending Green Card applicants).
Who needs it: F-1 students applying for OPT or CPT. Adjustment-of-status applicants needing interim work auth. Asylum applicants after the 150-day wait. Parolees, refugees, U-visa holders, etc.
Need a blank I-765? Download from the source, then drop it in below.
Why fill it here
- Draft name, address, DOB, A-Number, country of citizenship, and eligibility category from your saved profile.
- Review your draft, then enter the answers into the official USCIS form to file online or on paper.
- Pairs with /fill/i-485 if you're filing the EAD alongside an Adjustment of Status.
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I-765 questions, answered
General information, not legal or tax advice
This page is general information about a USCIS form. Immigration outcomes can be life-changing and error-sensitive — for advice on your case, consult a licensed immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative. AttachKit fills the PDF; you remain responsible for what's submitted.
- Which eligibility category do I use?
- Depends on your visa status — c(3) for F-1 OPT, c(8) for asylum, c(9) for I-485 pending, etc. The full list is in the I-765 instructions. AttachKit drafts whatever you enter; pick the right code based on USCIS guidance or your attorney.
- Filing fee?
- $520 as of 2024 for most categories. Some (asylum, certain humanitarian categories) are free. Check uscis.gov/i-765 for the current fee. AttachKit doesn't handle payment.
- When can I work after filing?
- Not until you receive the actual EAD card. USCIS typical processing: 2-5 months. Some categories qualify for automatic extensions.