Work permit (EAD)
Preparation assistance for the Application for Employment Authorization.
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About this service
Form I-765, the Application for Employment Authorization, is how individuals in certain eligible categories — pending asylum applicants, pending adjustment of status applicants, and other qualifying groups — request permission to work legally in the United States and, upon approval, receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The correct filing category drives which questions apply and which evidence USCIS expects, so getting the category right at the outset matters. DocPrep reviews the eligibility category you tell us applies to your situation, prepares the form to match it, and organizes the supporting documents you provide before you file. We also handle EAD renewals for people already in an eligible category who need to keep their work authorization current without a gap.
Who this may apply to
- Individuals with a pending asylum application awaiting a decision
- Individuals with a pending adjustment of status (Green Card) application
- Current EAD holders whose work authorization is approaching expiration
- Individuals in other USCIS-recognized categories eligible for employment authorization
What DocPrep can help prepare
- Preparing Form I-765 to match your specific eligibility category
- Organizing supporting documents such as identity evidence and proof of your underlying pending or approved case
- Preparing renewal paperwork so it's ready before your current EAD expires
- Reviewing the completed form with you line by line before you file
How it works
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Share your eligibility category
Tell us which category you're applying under — pending asylum, pending adjustment of status, or another qualifying basis — and the key dates for your case.
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We prepare Form I-765
We complete the form based on your category and the information and documents you provide, and prepare a checklist of required evidence.
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Review before filing
You review the completed form and document package with us and confirm everything is accurate before it's filed.
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File and track
The application is filed with USCIS. Processing times and any follow-up requests are handled directly between you and USCIS.
Documents you may need
Requirements vary depending on your situation. Commonly requested information may include:
- A copy of your most recent immigration notice or receipt (e.g. Form I-797) related to your eligibility category
- A copy of your passport identity page or other government-issued photo ID
- Two passport-style photos meeting USCIS specifications
- Any prior Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if renewing
Important notes
- Eligibility category and required evidence vary widely — we prepare the form based on the category and information you confirm applies to you, not on independent legal analysis of your eligibility.
- Processing times and any automatic extension rules for renewals are set by USCIS, not DocPrep.
Why choose DocPrep
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Every form is prepared and reviewed against current agency instructions.
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We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary legal jargon.
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Reach our team by phone, email, or message with questions about your request.
Related questions
An Employment Authorization Document, commonly called a work permit, is proof that you're authorized to work in the United States. It's requested using Form I-765 and is available to individuals in certain eligible categories, such as pending asylum applicants and pending adjustment of status applicants. We help prepare Form I-765 based on your eligibility category and the information you provide.
Common categories include individuals with a pending asylum application, individuals with a pending adjustment of status (Green Card) application, and people in other categories the government recognizes as eligible for employment authorization. Eligibility rules vary by category — if you're not sure whether you qualify, our team can help you understand which category may apply based on the information you share.
No. An Employment Authorization Document only shows that you're permitted to work — it doesn't grant or change your underlying immigration status. Your status is determined by the category you're in (for example, a pending asylum case or a pending Green Card application), and the EAD is a separate benefit tied to that category.
Yes. We help prepare renewal filings for an expiring Employment Authorization Document the same way we help with an initial application — based on your current eligibility category and the information you provide. It's a good idea to start the renewal process well before your current card expires.
No. Government filing fees are paid separately to the relevant agency (such as USCIS) and are not included in our document preparation fee. We will let you know the applicable government fee for your filing before you submit it.
Once we have the information and documents we need from you, preparation time depends on the complexity of your filing, but most services can be prepared within a reasonably short timeframe after everything is received. This is separate from how long the government takes to process your filing once it's submitted — see the next question for that distinction.
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