I-765
Work permit (I-765)
Apply for employment authorization.
This guide explains what the form is — not whether you should file it. Only a licensed attorney or BIA-accredited representative can advise you on eligibility.
Form I-765 is the application for employment authorization.
Non-citizens in a status permitting work authorization may file this form. USCIS determines eligibility.
Government filing fee
$520 online / $470 paper (varies by category)
Verify current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Government fees are paid directly to USCIS, not to Reunite Assure. Verify current fees at uscis.gov before filing.
Typical processing time
Approximately 3-7 months (estimate only).
Processing times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
Documents typically required
- Current immigration documents (I-94, visa, I-20, EAD)
- Valid passport
- Passport-style photos
- Evidence for your eligibility category
- Additional documents per USCIS instructions
Required documents vary by eligibility category. See official USCIS instructions.
Reunite Assure software fee
Self-Prep
$119
Complete
$239
Official USCIS page
uscis.gov/i-765