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Form I-765: apply for or renew your work permit (EAD)
Form I-765 is the application for employment authorization. A person who meets the requirements of an eligible category uses it to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) — the work permit card.
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Work permit · I-765
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I can help you with your I-765. First, tell me your immigration situation so we confirm your work permit category.
Educational information. Atlas is not USCIS or a law firm, does not give legal advice and does not guarantee results. USCIS: Form I-765, instructions and current notices.
What a work permit (EAD) is
The EAD is a card that shows you can work legally in the U.S. for a period of time. You request it with Form I-765 — for the first time, to renew it, or to replace it if it was lost or has an error.
Who can apply depends on your immigration situation: for example a pending Green Card application, asylum, TPS or another category. Atlas asks about your situation first to see if it can prepare your case.
Your category comes first
Wanting to work or having a job offer does not decide your category; your immigration situation and the applicable instructions do. Never pick a category code because it looks similar. If your basis is unclear, get qualified advice before filing.
Renewals and timing
Do not assume a renewal automatically extends your authorization; the rules depend on specific conditions and can change. Your preparation date, filing date and USCIS receipt date are different things — keep your copies and notices.
Documents: a guide to get organized
These are groups of information to review, not an exhaustive list. The current official instructions decide the evidence for your case.
- Identification and documents of your immigration situation.
- Your previous EAD and USCIS notices, when they apply.
- Evidence and photos required by the instructions for your specific category.
Atlas price and government fees
Preparing a I-765 case with Atlas costs $99 USD, one-time per case, no subscription. Start with a few short questions. If Atlas can prepare your case, one payment unlocks the full interview and final preparation. Government fees are separate.
The payment covers the full interview with Atlas, English translations of your answers, your document checklist, instructions to sign and file, a final review and the prepared PDF. USCIS fees are paid separately — check the current fee in the USCIS fee calculator. Refund policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does Atlas choose my category?
No. It must reflect a real, verifiable basis. If you have doubts about eligibility, check the instructions and a qualified professional.
Does a pending application mean I can already work?
You should not assume so. Authorization depends on your situation and the applicable rules.
Official resources
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Related guide (in Spanish): Categoría del I-765: qué verificar antes de responder
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