Overview
- Pre‑cutoff eligible renewals filed before Oct. 30, 2025 retain automatic extensions for up to 540 days under the provisional rule.
- Renewals submitted on or after Oct. 30, 2025 are ineligible for automatic extension, which can halt work authorization until a new card is approved and issued.
- USCIS specifies required I‑765 evidence: a copy of Form I‑94, the most recent EAD if applicable, two passport‑style photos, and Form G‑28 when represented.
- Updated 2025 fees set general I‑765 costs at $520 by mail or $470 online, $260 with a pending I‑485, and $550 for certain asylum, parole, or TPS categories.
- Lawful permanent residents and certain work‑visa holders do not need an EAD, while working after expiration can jeopardize immigration benefits; practitioners caution the immediate rule could face legal challenges.