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Where to File?

or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-

Please visit the USCIS website at

375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this benefit request. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833.

Address Change

If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address. For information on filing a change of

address go to the USCIS website at

or contact the USCIS National Customer Service

Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because USCIS Lockbox facilities do not

process change of address requests.

Processing Information

Any Form I-765 that is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee will be rejected with a notice that Form

I-765 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and resubmit Form I-765. An application or petition is not considered

properly filed until accepted by USCIS.

Initial processing. Once Form I-765 has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the

required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will

not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your Form I-765.

Biometric collection, interview, and requests for more information. We may request more information or evidence,

or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview, which may include collection of biometrics

(fingerprints, photograph, and signature). We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return

these originals when they are no longer required.

You may be required to provide biometrics at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) in order for your EAD

application to be adjudicated and your card to be produced. If necessary, USCIS will send you a notice scheduling you for

an ASC appointment for the electronic collection of your biometrics. The ASC notice will inform you of the documents

that you must bring with you to the appointment. If you fail to attend your ASC appointment, your EAD application may

be denied.

Approval. If approved, your EAD will either be mailed to you or you may be required to visit your local USCIS office to

pick it up.

Denial. If your application cannot be granted, you will receive a written notice explaining the basis of your denial.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit the USCIS website at

where you can get

USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have internet access, you may order USCIS forms

by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by calling our USCIS

National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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