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.

Jun 7, 2024 · 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 .

Jan 13, 2025 · 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.

Nov 7, 2024 · 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.

Mar 10, 2025 · 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.

Jan 8, 2025 · 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.

Apr 8, 2024 · 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.

Feb 6, 2025 · 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.

Dec 13, 2024 · A new rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for certain applicants will go into effect Jan. 13,...

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a permit issued by USCIS that allows certain nonimmigrants to work legally in the U.S. for a specific period. Individuals who need an EAD to work: F-1 students on OPT (Optional Practical Training) or STEM OPT extension.