Form I-765 filing fee
Application for Employment Authorization · USCIS · Work permit
The filing fee for Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) is $470 if you file online ($520 on paper) as of June 2026. Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), the card that proves the right to work in the United States. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $470.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee (paper) | $520 |
| Filing fee (online) | $470 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $470 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Standard fee $520 (paper) / $470 (online). Reduced to $260 when filed with a pending Form I-485. Under H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21), asylum, parole and TPS categories pay separate fees: initial EAD $560; renewals $280 (asylum renewal $275). These H.R. 1 fees cannot be waived.
What Form I-765 is for
Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), the card that proves the right to work in the United States.
Who files Form I-765
Adjustment-of-status applicants, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, certain students, spouses of some visa holders and many other eligible categories.
Processing time
Several months typical. The fee depends heavily on the eligibility category (see note). Premium processing ($1,780) is available for some categories.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Online vs paper
Filing Form I-765 online saves $50 versus paper ($470 online vs $520 on paper). Not every form can be filed online; check the official form page before assuming the online rate applies to your case.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-765?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) is $470 when filed online and $520 on paper, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-765?
Form I-765 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form I-765 used for?
Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), the card that proves the right to work in the United States.
Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-765 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule) and H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) fee notices. Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15