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Application For Employment Authorization USCIS Form I-765 Department of Homeland Security OMB No. 1615-0040 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Expires 10/31/2025 Authorization/Extension Fee Stamp Action Block Valid From Authorization/Extension For Valid ThroughUSCIS Use Only Alien Registration Number A- Remarks To be completed by an attorney or Select this box if Form G-28 Attorney or Accredited Representative Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)- is attached. USCIS Online Account Number (if any) accredited representative (if any)
► START HERE - Type or print in black ink
Part 1. Reason for Applying Other Names UsedI am applying for (select only one box): Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to1.a. Initial permission to accept employment
complete this section, use the space provided in Part 6
1.b. Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged employment Additional Information
authorization document, or correction of my 2.a. Family Name employment authorization document NOT DUE to (Last Name) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 2.b. Given Name error. (First Name) NOTE: Replacement (correction) of an employment 2.c. Middle Name authorization document due to USCIS error does not require a new Form I-765 and filing fee. Refer to 3.a. Family Name Replacement for Card Error in the What is the (Last Name) Filing Fee section of the Form I-765 Instructions for 3.b. Given Name further details. (First Name)1.c. Renewal of my permission to accept employment. 3.c. Middle Name (Attach a copy of your previous employment authorization document.) 4.a. Family Name (Last Name) 4.b. Given NamePart 2. Information About You (First Name) 4.c. Middle NameYour Full Legal Name1.a. Family Name (Last Name)1.b. Given Name (First Name)1.c. Middle NameForm I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 1 of 7 Part 2. Information About You (continued) 13.b. Provide your Social Security number (SSN) (if known)
►Your U.S. Mailing Address 14. Do you want the SSA to issue you a Social Security card? (You must also answer “Yes” to Item Number 15.,5.a. In Care Of Name (if any) Consent for Disclosure, to receive a card.) Yes No5.b. Street Number and Name NOTE: If you answered “No” to Item Number 14., skip to Part 2., Item Number 18.a. If you answered “Yes” to5.c. Apt. Ste. Flr. Item Number 14., you must also answer “Yes” to Item Number 15
5.d. City or Town 15. Consent for Disclosure: I authorize disclosure of5.e. State 5.f. ZIP Code information from this application to the SSA as required for the purpose of assigning me an SSN and issuing me a (USPS ZIP Code Lookup) Social Security card. Yes No6. Is your current mailing address the same as your physical address? Yes No NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Numbers 14. - 15., provide the information requested in Item NOTE: If you answered “No” to Item Number 6., Numbers 16.a. - 17.b
provide your physical address below
Father's NameU.S. Physical Address Provide your father's birth name
16.a. Family Name7.a. Street Number (Last Name) and Name 16.b. Given Name7.b. Apt. Ste. Flr. (First Name)7.c. City or Town Mother's Name Provide your mother's birth name
7.d. State 7.e. ZIP Code 17.a. Family Name (Last Name)Other Information 17.b. Given Name (First Name)8. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) ► A- Your Country or Countries of Citizenship or9. USCIS Online Account Number (if any) Nationality ► List all countries where you are currently a citizen or national
If you need extra space to complete this item, use the space10. Gender Male Female provided in Part 6. Additional Information
11. Marital Status 18.a. Country Single Married Divorced Widowed12. Have you previously filed Form I-765? 18.b. Country Yes No13.a. Has the Social Security Administration (SSA) ever officially issued a Social Security card to you? Yes No NOTE: If you answered “No” to Item Number 13.a., skip to Item Number 14. If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 13.a., provide the information requested in Item Number 13.b
Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 2 of 7 Part 2. Information About You (continued) Information About Your Eligibility Category 27. Eligibility Category. Refer to the Who May File FormPlace of Birth I-765 section of the Form I-765 Instructions to determine the appropriate eligibility category for this application
List the city/town/village, state/province, and country where Enter the appropriate letter and number for your eligibilityyou were born
category below (for example, (a)(8), (c)(17)(iii))
19.a. City/Town/Village of Birth ( )( )( ) 28. (c)(3)(C) STEM OPT Eligibility Category. If you19.b. State/Province of Birth entered the eligibility category (c)(3)(C) in Item Number 27., provide the information requested in Item Numbers 28.a - 28.c
19.c. Country of Birth 28.a. Degree 28.b. Employer's Name as Listed in E-Verify20. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) 28.c. Employer's E-Verify Company Identification Number or aInformation About Your Last Arrival in the Valid E-Verify Client Company Identification NumberUnited States21.a. Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record Number (if any) 29. (c)(26) Eligibility Category. If you entered the eligibility ► category (c)(26) in Item Number 27., provide the receipt number of your H-1B spouse's most recent Form I-79721.b. Passport Number of Your Most Recently Issued Passport Notice for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
21.c. Travel Document Number (if any) ► 30. (c)(8) Eligibility Category. If you entered the eligibility category (c)(8) in Item Number 27., have you EVER21.d. Country That Issued Your Passport or Travel Document been arrested for and/or convicted of any crime? Yes No21.e. Expiration Date for Passport or Travel Document NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 30., (mm/dd/yyyy) refer to Special Filing Instructions for Those With Pending Asylum Applications (c)(8) in the Required22. Date of Your Last Arrival Into the United States, On or Documentation section of the Form I-765 Instructions About (mm/dd/yyyy) for information about providing court dispositions
23. Place of Your Last Arrival Into the United States 31.a. (c)(35) and (c)(36) Eligibility Category. If you entered the eligibility category (c)(35) in Item Number 27., please provide the receipt number of your Form I-797 Notice for24. Immigration Status at Your Last Arrival (for example, Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. If you B-2 visitor, F-1 student, or no status) entered the eligibility category (c)(36) in Item Number 27., please provide the receipt number of your spouse's or parent's Form I-797 Notice for Form I-140
25. Your Current Immigration Status or Category (for example, ► B-2 visitor, F-1 student, parolee, deferred action, or no status or category) 31.b. If you entered the eligibility category (c)(35) or (c)(36) in Item Number 27., have you EVER been arrested for and/or convicted of any crime? Yes No26. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Number (if any) NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 31.b., ► N- refer to Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Categories, Items 8. - 9., in the Who May File Form I-765 section of the Form I-765 Instructions for information about providing court dispositions
Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 3 of 7 Part 3. Applicant's Statement, Contact Applicant's Declaration and CertificationInformation, Declaration, Certification, and Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopiesSignature of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a laterNOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-765 date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any informationInstructions before completing this section. You must file from any and all of my records that USCIS may need toForm I-765 while in the United States. determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit that I seek
Applicant's Statement I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this application, in supporting documents, and in my USCISNOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If records, to other entities and persons where necessary for theapplicable, select the box for Item Number 2. administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law
1.a. I can read and understand English, and I have read I understand that USCIS may require me to appear for an and understand every question and instruction on this appointment to take my biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, application and my answer to every question. and/or signature) and, at that time, if I am required to provide biometrics, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:1.b. The interpreter named in Part 4. read to me every question and instruction on this application and my 1) I reviewed and understood all of the information answer to every question in contained in, and submitted with, my application; and , 2) All of this information was complete, true, and correct a language in which I am fluent, and I understood at the time of filing
everything. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that all of the information in2. At my request, the preparer named in Part 5., my application and any document submitted with it were provided or authorized by me, that I reviewed and understand , all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my prepared this application for me based only upon application and that all of this information is complete, true, and information I provided or authorized. correct
Applicant's Contact Information Applicant's Signature3. Applicant's Daytime Telephone Number 7.a. Applicant's Signature4. Applicant's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 7.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy) NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: If you do not completely fill5. Applicant's Email Address (if any) out this application or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your application
6. Select this box if you are a Salvadoran or Guatemalan national eligible for benefits under the ABC Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, settlement agreement
Certification, and Signature Provide the following information about the interpreter
Interpreter's Full Name 1.a. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name) 1.b. Interpreter's Given Name (First Name) 2. Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any)Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 4 of 7 Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Part 5. Contact Information, Declaration, andCertification, and Signature Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, If Other Than the ApplicantInterpreter's Mailing Address Provide the following information about the preparer
3.a. Street Number and Name Preparer's Full Name3.b. Apt. Ste. Flr. 1.a. Preparer's Family Name (Last Name)3.c. City or Town 1.b. Preparer's Given Name (First Name)3.d. State 3.e. ZIP Code3.f. Province 2. Preparer's Business or Organization Name (if any)3.g. Postal Code3.h. Country Preparer's Mailing Address 3.a. Street Number and NameInterpreter's Contact Information 3.b. Apt. Ste. Flr
4. Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number 3.c. City or Town5. Interpreter's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 3.d. State 3.e. ZIP Code 3.f. Province6. Interpreter's Email Address (if any) 3.g. Postal Code 3.h. CountryInterpreter's CertificationI certify, under penalty of perjury, that: Preparer's Contact InformationI am fluent in English and ,which is the same language specified in Part 3., Item Number 4. Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number1.b., and I have read to this applicant in the identified languageevery question and instruction on this application and his or heranswer to every question. The applicant informed me that he or 5. Preparer's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)she understands every instruction, question, and answer on theapplication, including the Applicant's Declaration andCertification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer. 6. Preparer's Email Address (if any)Interpreter's Signature7.a. Interpreter's Signature7.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 5 of 7 Part 5. Contact Information, Declaration, andSignature of the Person Preparing thisApplication, If Other Than the Applicant(continued)Preparer's Statement7.a. I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this application on behalf of the applicant and with the applicant's consent
7.b. I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the applicant in this case extends does not extend beyond the preparation of this application
NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative, you may need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with this application
Preparer's CertificationBy my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that Iprepared this application at the request of the applicant. Theapplicant then reviewed this completed application andinformed me that he or she understands all of the informationcontained in, and submitted with, his or her application,including the Applicant's Declaration and Certification, andthat all of this information is complete, true, and correct. Icompleted this application based only on information that theapplicant provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use
Preparer's Signature8.a. Preparer's Signature8.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 6 of 7 Part 6. Additional Information 5.a. Page Number 5.b. Part Number 5.c. Item NumberIf you need extra space to provide any additional informationwithin this application, use the space below. If you need more 5.d
space than what is provided, you may make copies of this pageto complete and file with this application or attach a separatesheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number (if any)at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, PartNumber, and Item Number to which your answer refers; andsign and date each sheet
1.a. Family Name (Last Name)1.b. Given Name (First Name)1.c. Middle Name 6.a. Page Number 6.b. Part Number 6.c. Item Number2. A-Number (if any) ► A- 6.d
3.a. Page Number 3.b. Part Number 3.c. Item Number3.d
7.a. Page Number 7.b. Part Number 7.c. Item Number 7.d
4.a. Page Number 4.b. Part Number 4.c. Item Number4.d
Form I-765 Edition 10/31/22 Page 7 of 7
Provide the receipt number of your Form I-797 Notice for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. If you entered the eligibility category (c)(36) in Item Number 27., please provide the …
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