Sep 6, 2023 · If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to prove that you can work in the United States by presenting an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD). You may apply for an EAD if you are eligible.

USCIS issues an EAD card for unrestricted employment in the USA. The EAD card is also known as form I-766. The application form for an EAD card is called form I-765. Form I765 requires an EAD category code to approve your eligibility.

Jul 28, 2022 · Most individuals paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit purposes under INA 212(d)(5) are eligible to seek employment authorization under category (c)(11). Please see the Form I-765 instructions for more information.

Jan 24, 2025 · Certain aliens noncitizens 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).

Dec 16, 2024 · This article will provide details on the Employment Authorization Document(EAD) Category Codes, the complete list of the codes, and what categories are eligible for the 540-day automatic extension.

Mar 25, 2025 · That means approximately 530,000 individuals could lose their legal status and employment authorization as early as April 24, regardless of the expiration date on their current documentation. As a result of the termination, employers could have difficulty identifying affected employees because of the broad use of the C11 category code for ...

Jul 28, 2022 · Effective immediately, applicants for employment authorization under category (c)(11) may file Form I-765 online, with limited exceptions. Applicants seeking a waiver of the filing fee or those eligible for a fee exemption must continue to submit Form I-765 by mail.