How to Get an American Work Permit
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for aspects of immigration into the United States for residents of foreign countries. When the federal government replaced the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in 2003, the USCIS was created with three separate agencies to handle all aspects of immigration, according to the agency's website. This USCIS is responsible for applications from immigrants that are coming to the U.S., including work permits.
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Instructions
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Go to USCIS website on your computer.
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Click "Forms", then click the link titled "Employment Based Forms".
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Click the title "Application for Employment Authorization". It has the form number, I-765, and a filing fee of $340.
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Read the special instructions and check the categories stated for a waived application fee to see if you apply. The requirements generally call for a demonstrated inability to pay, but may include other factors.
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Click the link for Form I-765, download and print it out.
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Click the link for the form's instructions, located directly underneath the form link, download and print out the form.
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Fill out the form and reference the instructions that explains where to mail your application. The address will change depending on your location. Mail the form and the application fee to the appropriate address.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the status of your work permit online or call 1-800-375-5283.
Check the guidelines on USCIS site for filing Form I-765, you may eligible to apply electronically.
Do not pay for or download the free work permit application from any other site than the USCIS site to ensure that the application is the current version.
