Fill in Form I-765 online
Applies for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document).
Do not sign this form electronically. Form I-765 has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form I-765 at a glance
- Official name
- Application for Employment Authorization
- Issued by
- USCIS
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Immigration and visas
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Visa holders and immigration applicants who need permission to work.
- Signature
Print and sign by hand
USCIS requires a handwritten signature on paper filings. Under a USCIS rule in force since 10 July 2026, typed names, pasted signature images and signatures made with e-signature software are not valid; a scan or copy of an original wet-ink signature is accepted, and electronic signatures count only when you file online through a USCIS account.
- Instructions
- Official USCIS page
Form I-765 is the application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), the work permit used by many visa holders and immigration applicants. Open the official form from uscis.gov in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and sign by hand. The file is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form I-765
Check the edition and open the form
USCIS published a new I-765 edition in 2026 and rejects older editions, so check the USCIS I-765 page first. Then open i-765.pdf from uscis.gov in Sign PDF.
Reason for applying
Tick whether this is your first permission to work, a replacement of a lost or damaged card, or a renewal.
Information about you
Give your names, addresses, A-number and USCIS online account number if you have them, SSN details, and your arrival and immigration status.
Your eligibility category
Enter the eligibility category code that matches your situation, such as (c)(9) for a pending adjustment application. The instructions list every category and the evidence each needs.
Print and sign by hand
Download the completed form, print it and sign the applicant's signature section in ink. A typed or pasted signature on a paper form is not valid.
File with USCIS
File online if your category allows it, or mail the signed form with the fee, photos and evidence to the address for your category on the USCIS I-765 page.
What you need before you start
- Your eligibility category code from the I-765 instructions.
- Copies of your current immigration documents, such as your I-94 and any previous EAD.
- Two passport-style photos if you file by mail.
- The current fee for your category from the USCIS fee schedule, as some categories pay no fee.
Can I sign Form I-765 electronically?
No, not on a paper filing. A USCIS rule on signatures on immigration benefit requests, in force for filings made on or after 10 July 2026, says a valid signature on a paper form is a handwritten one. Typed names, copied signature images, stamps and signatures created with e-signature software are invalid, and USCIS can reject or even deny a request because of them, keeping the fee in the case of a denial. A scan, photocopy or fax of a form that carries an original wet-ink signature is accepted.
So type your answers into Form I-765 with BunnyDoc, download it, print it, and sign it by hand in ink. If you file online through a USCIS online account instead, you sign electronically inside that system. For background, see whether e-signatures are legal.
Common mistakes
- Filing an old edition after USCIS switched to the new one.
- Entering the wrong eligibility category code.
- Paying a fee that is wrong for your category.
- Sending the form to the wrong address for your category.
- A typed or e-signature on the paper form.
Form I-765: frequently asked questions
Where do I send Form I-765?
The address depends on your eligibility category and whether you are filing it with another form. USCIS lists the addresses on its I-765 page.
Can I sign Form I-765 electronically?
Not on a paper filing. USCIS requires a handwritten signature; online filers sign within their USCIS account.
How much does Form I-765 cost?
It depends on your eligibility category, and fees have changed several times recently. Check the USCIS fee schedule before filing.
Can I file Form I-765 online?
For some eligibility categories, yes, through a USCIS online account. Others must still be filed on paper.
Can I work while my I-765 is pending?
Generally only if you already have work authorization or your category allows an automatic extension. Check the I-765 page and your own status before working.
Is BunnyDoc connected to USCIS?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with USCIS or the US government. We link to the official form on uscis.gov and give you a free tool to fill it in your browser.
BunnyDoc is not affiliated with USCIS. Always download the latest edition from the official site and follow its instructions for signing and filing.
Need someone else to sign? Send it for eSignature with BunnyDoc
This form has to be signed by hand, but contracts, consent forms and most other documents can be signed online. 5 free signature requests every month.