USCIS: Certain Asylum Applicants May Now File Form I-765 for Work Authorization Online
USCIS announced on January 23, 2023 that asylum applicants may file Form I-765 for (c)(8) work authorization online 150 days after submitting their asylum application, without mailing it. USCIS also cautioned that applicants outside categories permitted for online filing, such as (c)(8), who file online will have their applications rejected with no refund of the filing fee.
On January 23, USCIS announced that asylum applicants may file Form I-765 online to apply for a (c)(8) work permit (EAD) 150 days after submitting their asylum application, instead of mailing the application. Note that if your category is not one that permits online filing, such as (c)(8), do not submit the form online—USCIS will reject your application and the filing fee will not be refunded.
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