Overview
- Renewing work authorization requires submitting a new Form I-765, with fees unless a fee waiver is approved.
- USCIS limits supporting evidence to a copy of Form I-94, a copy of the most recent EAD, two passport-style photos, Form G-28 if represented, and a valid passport or travel document.
- Lost, stolen, or damaged cards must be replaced by filing a new Form I-765 with the required documentation, and non-delivery issues should be raised through a formal service request.
- Card corrections hinge on who made the mistake: USCIS fixes its own errors at no cost via service request or by mail to its Lee’s Summit facility with an estimated 30-day turnaround, while applicant errors require a new I-765, payment, documentation, and returning the incorrect card.
- Eligibility varies by status, with asylees, refugees, U visa holders, applicants with pending I-485 or I-589, and certain students using I-765, while permanent residents and workers in employer-specific nonimmigrant categories do not need an EAD.