- Flat quote after we review your situation
- Most packets in 3–7 business days
- Current USCIS form editions
- Step-by-step filing instructions
Quick Answer
How do you apply for a work permit in the United States?
You apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by filing Form I-765 with USCIS, online or by mail. The form asks for an eligibility category code — for example (c)(9) for a pending adjustment of status or (c)(33) for DACA — and the category controls the fee, the evidence you must attach, and whether you can file at all. Renewals use the same form. Clear Path Document Services prepares Form I-765 and your evidence packet; we are not attorneys and do not decide which category you qualify for.
Important: Clear Path Document Services is a document preparation and filing-assistance service — not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, attorney representation, or create attorney-client relationships. All documents are prepared based on information you provide for educational and administrative purposes.Read full disclaimer.
Get a free quote
Name, phone, and email — we review your situation before quoting. Prefer texting? Text (833) 777-3453.
What does it cost?
Government filing fees are paid to USCIS or the IRS, not to us. Our preparation fee is separate and is quoted in writing after we review your situation — nothing is purchased online.
- USCIS filing fee — Form I-765 (online)
- $470
- USCIS filing fee — Form I-765 (paper)
- $520
- Some categories
- Reduced fee, no fee, or fee waiver (Form I-912) may apply
- Clear Path preparation fee
- Quoted in writing after review
Government fees change. Always confirm the current amount on the official agency website before you file — we include the current figures in your filing instructions.
What we prepare for you
Form I-765 preparation
The current form edition completed from your information, with your eligibility category entered exactly as it appears in the USCIS instructions for your situation.
Evidence packet
Identity documents, prior EADs, receipt notices, and status documents organized and labeled so nothing is missing.
Renewal timing check
We look at your current EAD expiration and tell you when USCIS recommends filing so you avoid a gap in work authorization.
Photo and signature check
Passport-style photo specifications and signature placement reviewed before you file.
Filing instructions
Online versus paper, fee payment, mailing address for your category, and how to track the case.
One correction round
After you review the draft, we make one round of corrections before you file.
What we do not do
- Deciding which eligibility category you qualify for — you or your attorney supply that
- Advice about your immigration status, status gaps, or unauthorized work
- Representing you before USCIS — we are not attorneys or BIA-accredited representatives
- Responding to a Request for Evidence with legal argument
- Any promise or prediction about approval, timing, or automatic extensions
What documents do you need to get started?
- A copy of your current or most recent EAD, front and back
- Your A-number and USCIS online account number, if you have them
- The receipt or approval notice for the underlying case (for example your pending I-485 or asylum application)
- Passport biographic page, visa, and most recent I-94 if applicable
- Two passport-style photos that meet current USCIS specifications
- Any name-change documents
Missing something? Send what you have and call us — we will tell you what is still needed before any work begins.
How the process works
- 1
Tell us your category
Send the eligibility category from your prior EAD or from your attorney, or tell us what your underlying case is and we will point you to the USCIS instructions.
- 2
We review and quote
We confirm what is needed and send a written price and turnaround. Nothing is purchased online.
- 3
We prepare your packet
Form I-765 completed, evidence labeled, photos checked, filing instructions written.
- 4
You review and sign
You read every answer, we make one round of corrections, and you sign the form.
- 5
You file and track
You submit online or by mail with the current fee and track the case with your receipt number.
When you should talk to an immigration attorney
Some situations need legal judgment, not paperwork help. Call us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether document preparation fits, and point you toward an independent attorney when it does not.
- You are not sure which eligibility category applies to you
- You have worked without authorization or have a status gap
- Your underlying application was denied or is in removal proceedings
- You received a Request for Evidence or a denial on a prior I-765
- You are weighing whether to file at all given your immigration history
Frequently asked questions
Ready to get started?
Send us your details. We review every matter before quoting, so you get a written price and timeline — never a checkout page.
Reviewed and updated by the Clear Path document team. Informational only — not legal advice.
Important: Clear Path Document Services is a document preparation and filing-assistance service — not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, attorney representation, or create attorney-client relationships. All documents are prepared based on information you provide for educational and administrative purposes.Read full disclaimer.