In the United States, foreign nationals often require a work permit to be employed legally. Knowing when your Employment ...

Create a USCIS account (or log in to your existing account) and select "File a Form Online." Select the "I-765, Application for Employment Authorization" option. Premium Processing is optional. If you ...

In the U.S., foreign nationals often require an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work legally. Knowing its ...

The online I-765 cannot be used for any other type of employment authorization application. The instructions included here are specific to individuals applying online for the 24-month STEM OPT ...

If you file your OPT/STEM OPT application by mail, you must complete a paper Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and follow the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ...

The online I-765 cannot be used for any other type of employment authorization application. The instructions included here are specific to individuals applying online for Post Completion OPT only. If ...

Delays have been reported between the approval of a client’s I-765 or I-485 and the client’s receipt of the employment authorization document (EAD) or lawful permanent resident card.

within 60 days of the form I-20 issuance date Ensure USCIS receives the completed application prior the Post-OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expiry date Prepare the following documentation ...

A settlement agreement in the case of Edakunni v. Mayorkas was reached in January 2023. As part of the settlement agreement, USCIS agreed to: “bundle” the adjudication of Forms I-539 and I-765 ...

Authorization ends if a student fails to maintain status or transfers to a different school. Refer to the I-765, application for Employment Authorization and form instructions for specific ...

You may check the current USCIS processing times for OPT applications on the USCIS Processing Times Website by selecting the following drop-down menu items: Form: I-765 Application for Employment ...