CONTACT USWhat is Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization?
Applicants use Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request an initial, replacement, or renewal work permit that gives them permission to work in the United States. Continue reading →
Will I get a Social Security number when filing Form I-765?
It's now possible to obtain a work authorization document and get a Social Security number at the same time on Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Continue reading →
Do I need to complete Form I-765WS?
Certain applicants for employment authorization document file Form I-765WS along with Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Form I-765 is worksheet to explain economic need. Continue reading →
How do I answer “which USCIS office” on Form I-765?
When preparing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, question 15 asks if you have ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS. Continue reading →
What is “Date of Your Last Arrival” on Form I-765?
The Date of Your Last Arrival is the date you most recently entered the United States, and it can be located in several places. Continue reading →
What is an I-94 arrival/departure record?
The I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, also known as Form I-94, confirms that a foreign visitor has been lawfully admitted (or paroled) into the United States. It also includes information about the visitor's visa status and permitted duration of stay. Continue reading →
What is “Place of Your Last Arrival” on Form I-765?
The Place of Your Last Arrival is the location where you most recently entered the United States, and it can be found in several places. Continue reading →
What is “Status at Last Entry” on Form I-765?
Your Status at Last Entry is the visa category you held when you last entered the U.S. and were admitted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The visa category describes the basis that you were admitted into the United States. Continue reading →
Is my “Current Immigration Status” different than my “Status at Last Entry?”
Your Current Immigration Status, which is generally identified by a visa category, describes the basis of your lawful immigration status in the U.S. You may or may not have the same immigration status as when you entered the U.S. Continue reading →
Where can I find my Alien Registration Number?
Also known as an A-Number, your Alien Registration Number is an 8 or 9 digit number that can be found on a variety of documents from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the former INS. Continue reading →
How do I attach additional records to my I-765 application?
In some cases you may have more information than can fit into the standard space provided on Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Continue reading →
Can I use my married name when filing this USCIS form?
Whenever preparing USCIS forms, you'll need to use your current legal name. If you are married, your current legal name includes your married name. Continue reading →