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Initial processing. Once Form I-765 has been accepted, it

As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local

will be checked for completeness, including submission of the

USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through

required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the

the USCIS Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the

form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will not

system, visit the USCIS Web site. Use the InfoPass

establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your Form

appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up

I-765.

your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic

appointment notice that appears on the screen.

Biometric collection, interview, and requests for more

information. We may request more information or evidence,

Penalties

or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an

interview, which may include collection of biometrics

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material

(fingerprints, photograph, and signature). We may also

fact or submit a false document with your Form I-765, we will

request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will

deny your Form I-765 and may deny any other immigration

return these originals when they are no longer required.

benefit.

You may be required to provide biometrics at a USCIS

In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and

Application Support Center (ASC) in order for your EAD

may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

biometrics. The ASC notice will inform you of the documents

that you must bring with you to the appointment. If you fail to

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this

attend your ASC appointment, your EAD application may be

application, and the associated evidence, is collected pursuant to

denied.

the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. section 1324a, as

amended.

Approval. If approved, your EAD will either be mailed to

you or you may be required to visit your local USCIS office to

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested

pick it up.

information on this form is to determine eligibility for certain

aliens who are temporarily in the United States requesting an

Denial. If your application cannot be granted, you will

Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

receive a written notice explaining the basis of your denial.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary.

Interim EAD. If you have not received a decision within 90

However, failure to provide the requested information, and

days of receipt by USCIS of a properly filed EAD application

any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in

or within 30 days of a properly filed initial EAD application

the denial of your benefit request.

based on an asylum application filed on or after January 4, 1995,

you may request interim work authorization by calling the

ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this

USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283

benefit application may be shared with other federal, state,

or by appearing in person at your local USCIS Field Office by

local, and foreign government agencies and authorized

making an InfoPass appointment. For TDD (hearing

organizations in accordance with approved routine uses, as

impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833. For further processing at a

described in the associated published system of records notices

USCIS Field Office, you must bring proof of identity and any

[DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File

notices that you have received from USCIS in connection with

Tracking System; DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefit Information

your application for employment authorization. The Interim

System; and DHS/USCIS-010 - Asylum Information and

EAD provisions apply to individuals filing Form I-765 based

Pre-Screening, which can be found at

on Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The information may also be made available, as appropriate for

only after a determination on deferred action is reached.

law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

USCIS Forms and Information

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

the USCIS Web site 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 TDD

(hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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