I-765 document checklist

Basic identification for the applicant

Proof of current immigration status and eligibility category

I-94 arrival/departure recordRequiredMost recent I-94
Prior EAD(s)If It AppliesCopies of all prior EADs (front and back)Include copies of all previously issued EADs.
I-797 receipt/approval noticeRequiredReceipt or approval for underlying application (I-485, asylum, etc.)The specific category code (c)(9), (c)(10), (a)(12), etc. determines what supporting documents are needed.
I-485 pending receiptIf It AppliesIf filing based on pending AOSOnly if the answer is yes: Are you filing based on a pending I-485?

Additional documents based on EAD eligibility category

OPT recommendation letter from DSOIf It AppliesUpdated I-20 with OPT recommendationOnly if the answer is yes: Are you applying for F-1 OPT/STEM OPT?
Form I-983 training planIf It AppliesSTEM OPT training plan signed by employer and studentOnly if the answer is yes: Are you applying for F-1 OPT/STEM OPT?
Spouse H-1B approval noticeIf It AppliesIf H-4 dependent applying for EADOnly if the answer is yes: Are you an H-4 dependent?
Asylum application receiptIf It AppliesIf applying based on pending asylum (after 150 days)Only if the answer is yes: Are you applying based on pending asylum?

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Document Checklist