Filing fees:
Initial filing - $560
Renewal - $745* online / $795 by mail
Validity period: 18 months
Processing time: 1-3 months
Standard filing means submitting Form I-765 for employment authorization after 150 days from the date USCIS or the immigration court accepts Form I-589.
This is category (c)(8) - Asylum applicant.
Therefore, you must first file Form I-589.
If you have already filed Form I-589 and 150 days have passed, you may file Form I-765.
How to file?
1. ONLINE. Through your USCIS online account.
Required documents:
- Passport (photo page)
- I-94 [if available]
- Passport-style photo [sample]
- Driver License or ID [if available]
- I-797 Receipt Notice with I-589 received date or a stamped court copy of page 1 [if available]
- ASC Appointment Notice (I-797) for biometrics [if applicable]
2. BY MAIL.
Mail filing is an outdated method. Use it only if you are submitting Form I-912.
To file by mail:
1. Download Form I-765.
2. Complete a separate form for each family member, including children.
3. Complete Form G-1145 to receive SMS notifications.
Documents order:
1. G-1145
2. G-1450 or G-1650 for fee payment
3. I-765
4. I-797 Receipt Notice or stamped court copy [if available]
5. Passport photo page
6. I-94 [if available]
7. Driver License or ID [optional]
8.1. Marriage certificate with translation - spouse package
8.2. Birth certificate with translation - child package
9. Two passport-style photos 2x2"
Send copies only - no originals.
All family applications may be mailed together in one envelope.
Mailing address (USPS only):
USCIS
Attn: I-765 C08
P.O. Box 650888
Dallas, TX 75265-0888
Use USPS only, not FedEx or UPS.
Recommended: Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope (~$10):
store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-flat-rate-envelope-ep14f-P_EP_14_F
How to obtain an SSN?
Since spring 2025, SSNs are no longer issued automatically with EAD cards. You must visit a local SSA office and submit Form SS-4. Additional verification may take 2-3 months.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors or omissions. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified attorney.
