ALERT: On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days.

2024年6月7日 · Having an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD) is one way to prove that you are authorized to work in the United States for a specific time period. To request an EAD, you generally must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization .

2025年1月13日 · ALERT: On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days.

2024年11月7日 · Learn more about the work permit (EAD), including: How to renew an EAD; How to replace a lost or stolen EAD card; How to get a work permit (EAD) To apply for your work permit (EAD), file an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765), review the instructions, and pay the filing fee.

5 天之前 · Applying for a New EAD While Waiting. For those seeking to apply for a new EAD, the process predominantly remains consistent. Applicants must complete and submit Form I-765, which is the official application document for employment authorization. As of 2025, the filing fee for this form is $520. It is essential for applicants to ensure their ...

Certain foreign nationals may need to prove their eligibility to work in the U.S. by presenting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit. The information below details what an EAD is, who is eligible, how to apply and other important information.

2025年1月8日 · The new regulation gives eligible EAD holders an automatic 540-day extension. To qualify, applicants must file a renewal request in the same category before the expiration date and provide a valid Form I-797C receipt notice.

2025年2月6日 · This guide covers the cost, timeline, and process for filing Form I-765, also known as the Application for Employment Authorization. An approved Form I-765 grants the applicant an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card), also known as a work permit.

2024年4月8日 · Under the temporary final rule, the automatic extension period for qualifying EADs will revert to up to 180 days for applicants who timely file Form I-765 renewal applications after Sept. 30, 2025.

Effective Aug. 28, DHS established a new C40 category on Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The C40 category is for individuals with a pending Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, whose application is determined to be bona fide and meets the prima facie standard, and who apply and are approved for employment ...