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Where do I send my i-765 application?

Where do I send my i-765 application?

If you are filing your Form I-765 through the U.S. Postal Service, you must mail to USCIS, PO Box 650888, Dallas, TX 75265-0888.

What is USCIS mailing address?

Regular Processing

If you are: For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
Filing Form I-140 by itself USCIS Attn: I-140 P.O. Box 660128 Dallas, TX 75266
Filing Form I-140 together with Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status USCIS P.O. Box 660867 Dallas, TX 75266

Does EAD have address?

The address will be updated within 1 day if you file online. Make sure that you update it before your EAD card is approved. You cannot update your address online if you do not have your EAD receipt number.

What do I need to send with my i-765 application?

Required Supporting Documents

  1. A copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record (front and back), if available.
  2. A copy of your last EAD (front and back).
  3. You must submit two identical color photographs of yourself taken within 30 days of filing your application.

How long does it take to get i-765 approved?

You should receive a decision within 90 days (30 days for initial Asylum applicants) from the receipt date on your Form I-765. In some cases, an EOIR- granted asylee will receive an EAD card valid for 2 years by mail within 7 to 10 days from the day the biometrics information is received.

Can I submit I-765 online?

The option to file Form I-765 online is only available to F-1 students filing Form I-765 for OPT. If an applicant submits Form I-765 online to request employment authorization on or after April 15, but is eligible for a different employment authorization category, USCIS will deny the application and retain the fee.

What happens if EAD is lost?

If your EAD is lost, stolen or destroyed, you may request a replacement EAD by filing a new Form I-765 and filing fee (if required), unless a fee waiver is requested and approved. If you did not receive an EAD that USCIS mailed, you can submit an inquiry on non-delivery of a card.

How long does it take EAD card to arrive after approval 2020?

From point of approval, USCIS says it can take 30 days beyond to receive your EAD card; however, most cards arrive within 7-10 days after approval. In total, it is likely for your OPT application to take 90-120 days. You may establish an account with USCIS (USCIS Account).

How long does it take to get i-765 approved after Biometrics?

Where to mail I 765?

If you are filing your Form I-765 through the U.S. Postal Service, you must mail to , PO Box 650888, Dallas, TX 75265-0888. If you are filing your Form I-765 using FedEx, UPS, or DHL, find the appropriate address on our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization webpage , under “Asylees/refugees and

Who should file the I-765 form?

Persons who are temporarily in the United States requesting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) should file the I-765 form, Application for Employment Authorization. Others who are authorized to work in the US without restrictions should also use the I-765 form and file it with the USCIS to get a document evidencing such authorization.

Who may file Form I-765?

Certain foreign nationals who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Do I need to file Form I-765?

You do not need to file a separate Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Derivative U Nonimmigrants: If you reside inside the U.S., you are authorized to work once we approve the derivative petition for U nonimmigrant status. However, you will not automatically receive an EAD. You must file Form I-765 to request an EAD.