En Español: ruclips.net/video/T3jDqTkTrF8/видео.html This video shows how to apply for a work permit ONLINE if you are requesting asylum and have already submitted an asylum application (Form I-589). If you want to apply BY MAIL instead, you can watch this video: ruclips.net/video/BZ2SOUPbcZY/видео.html 0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - Should I file for my work permit online or by mail? 1:23 - When can I apply for my first work permit as an asylum seeker? 1:45 - What is the cost to apply for a work permit as an asylum seeker? 2:40 - First steps: Creating a USCIS account and logging in 4:19 - Starting the work permit application, Form I-765 6:27 - Navigating within the form 7:54 - The “Basis of eligibility” section 8:52 - The “Reason for applying” section 10:52 - The “About you” section 21:42 - The “Evidence” section 29:07 - The “Additional information” section 29:34 - The “Review and submit” section 31:46 - After you submit the online application 32:20 - How do I apply for a work permit for my spouse or child? 33:00 - Learn more *Frequently asked questions and answers about work permits: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-... *Learn how to renew a work permit: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-... *Other kinds of work permits not based on asylum: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-... *Video: How to prepare a paper work permit application to file by mail: ruclips.net/video/BZ2SOUPbcZY/видео.html?feature=... *Filing fee to renew your work permit: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-... *Form to waive fees to renew your work permit: www.uscis.gov/i-912 *Video: The asylum clock - the 150 days before you can apply for a work permit: ruclips.net/video/fDIdvjNWyRs/видео.htmlfeature=... *How to create a USCIS online account: www.uscis.gov/file-online/how... *Technical support for USCIS online account (like if you need to reset a password or you are locked out): my.uscis.gov/account/v1/needhelp *Biometrics appointments for fingerprints: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-... *How to find your A Number: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-... *What to do if ICE has your passport: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-... *Certificate of translation for documents: help.asylumadvocacy.org/wp-co... *Applying for a work permit for your spouse or child: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-... *Find legal assistance: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-.... *For more information, visit the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s website at: help.asylumadvocacy.org/. Note: This information is for individuals seeking asylum in the United States and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.
Hello! I found your video while doing my research on form i-765. Can you help me? Well, I came to the US on a F-1 visa (which is still valid on my i-94 status) and filed for asylum. On form i-765 current immigration status, should I put 999-alien awaiting the decision of asylum or something else? Thanks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are still in valid F-1 status, you can choose that on the drop-down menu for that question. However, if you already completed your application and chose "999 - Alien awaiting the decision of asylum" that is also acceptable, because it is also accurate, so do not worry about needing to change it if you already provided that answer. You can find more information about applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
We will let @suldaanmoha reply, but we can provide some general information. By law USCIS should decide initial work permit applications for asylum seekers within 30 days. However, some ASAP members report that USCIS is taking more than 30 days in some cases. Also, the time estimates for final decision on USCIS accounts have not proven to be exact. Hopefully your application will be approved sooner. You can find more information about how quickly USCIS should process your work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-long. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
@@mercylugariki5375 They mailed me the approval letter last week. The website tells me that it's gonna take 1 week to make final decision so hopefully, I'll get my EAD in next few weeks.
@@mercylugariki5375They mailed me an approval letter last week. The website says it's gonna take 1 week for final decision. Hopefully, I'll get my EAD in next few weeks.
While I feel like I hit a gold mine with these videos I noticd that some of them I linked into are very old and have outdated information yet still available and that could be problematic if people think they are still current. Thank you for making these videos though they are wonderful!
Thank you for your comment and for being part of ASAP’s community! We do our best to create up-to-date videos about topics important to asylum seekers, and to remove or edit older videos that may have outdated information. If you notice a specific video with outdated information, please comment directly on it to bring it to our attention so that we can correct it as soon as possible. You can find more information about many legal topics related to asylum law and processes on our Frequently Asked Questions page, which we audit and update even more frequently than the videos on this RUclips channel: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Omg you are completely deserving everything good including donations thank you thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Only one note, you picked yes for the question that said Have you previously filed I 765 ?? You choose “yes” button I mean in my case does that will increase or decrease any other information if I choose and answer “no” to the same question????
Thank you for your kind words and for being part of ASAP’s community! If this is your first time applying for a work permit, you can select “no.” You do not need to provide any other information. The rest of the questions are the same regardless of whether you choose yes or no. You can find more information about applying for your work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you so much for this!!! Came to the US on a student visa (expires in June, 2024) but currently I'm an asylum seeker and have already submitted my asylum application do mention that while applying for EAD?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, for your current immigration status, you can select the option for a student visa and you can also include your SEVIS Number (if you have one). You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Because you already have a work permit (EAD) that you are renewing, either of those options would be an acceptable choice for you. You can find more information about renewing a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi I have a question I sent my request to eoir three and a half months past I have not yet received the letter or the appointment of the fingerprints but the days count what to do?
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! If you applied for asylum in immigration court (EOIR), you have to send additional documents to USCIS to be scheduled for a fingerprint appointment. You can follow the instructions here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-biometrics/#schedule-biometrics. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents if helpful. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
Hello! Thank you for this information! My husband and I applied for a Renewal EAD card in December 2022, we received the letter that they accepted our documents, but not the actual cards yet, it's been more than a year since we did it. My question is: We have to apply for renewal EAD card again soon, so what documents should I attach with I-765 form? My expired EAD card and the letter of the "approval for renewal" they sent us?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You should receive your new work permit cards within a few weeks of receiving the approval notice. You can check the USCIS online case status tool here: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do. You can also call USCIS at 800-375-5283 if you have more questions. If your work permit is based on an asylum application (category C8), your new work permit should be valid for 5 years and you do not have to apply to renew until closer to the date of expiration. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Unfortunately, we do not have a video on how to fill out an application for a travel document (Form I-131) at this time. You can find more information about Form I-131 on this USCIS website: www.uscis.gov/i-131. For information on traveling as an asylum seeker, visit this ASAP web page: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-moving-traveling/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank yo very much! One question: Can I upload passport in the field "Form I-94 or Passport" and upload the same passport in the field "Employment Authorization Document"? Will it be okay?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, you can upload an image of your passport in both of those sections of the online form. That is acceptable. However, if you are renewing your work permit, we recommend uploading an image of your current work permit in the "Employment Authorization Document" section. You can find more information about applying for your work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hello, im renewing my ead under c08 category, i had f1 visa before and now pending asylum. What should i select as my current immigration status? Can i still do 999 alien awaiting decision or AS-asylee applicant with work authorization? I thought 999 was only for those who came with out a visa? Thanks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you submitted an asylum application and you do not also have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” You can select this option if your F1 visa has expired. You can find more information about the online work permit application: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your questions and for being part of ASAP’s community! - If you submitted an asylum application and you do not also have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” - I believe that your question is about the photo. Yes, if you are applying using a mobile phone, you may be able to take a "selfie" photo with your phone against a plain white background. Sometimes it takes several tries to get the system to accept that your photo meets requirements. You can find more detailed information about applying online for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/ You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
I applied for asylum with immigration court.I will apply for work permit. I don't have the stamped copy of I-589 nor next hearing notice. can i upload the NTA or skip this step when applying online?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you have a case in immigration court, it is helpful but not required to provide proof that you have an immigration court case when you apply for a work permit. If you do not have a stamped copy or your I-589 or a copy of your next hearing notice, you can always include an image of the results that you see when you enter your A number on the immigration court case information website: acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/ You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/ You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
i have all ready applied for asylum last week and my biometric has been done ,i have my i 797c form amd biometric confirmation, can i apply for work permit now ?
Thank you for your question and and congratulations on completing those important steps! The government requires you to wait 150 days after applying for asylum to apply for your work permit based on seeking asylum. You can find more information about when and how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi , Please help , My country TPS extension is until June 2024 , I have TPS approval now in April if I apply for EAD will they approve me given the fact that already few months left and if they approve me for how long will be my EAD? Does EAD expires concurrently when TPS ends ?
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include more detail (like the name of the country that you are from) or images of documents if helpful. You can also find more information about TPS on this webpage: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#other-tps and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S. So how can i apply online,, do i need to apply for asylum first or not..
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! The new streamlined work authorization process is for people who have entered the United States with refugee status. The asylum process is a different process. Asylum seekers can apply for a work permit 150 days (about 5 months) after submitting their asylum applications. You can find more information about work permits for asylum seekers here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you, it's helpful and clear. But a question pls, will asylee receive an update to start an application for EAD through email or message. How it gonna be exactly.
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Generally, asylum seekers do not receive a text message or email about when they can start their work permit application. Instead, you can find out the date yourself. You can find more information about when you can apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-when. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
can i submit 2 applications of i765 under the same online account as we have an asylum case as a couple ? because my wife she's the main person of the case. thank you :)
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Each person will need a separate USCIS online account created using a separate email address. Each person applying for a work permit online submits their own work permit application from their own USCIS account. You can find more information about the online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
how do I renew for a minor. USCIS won't allow m 17 yr old to make an account him being 17. is it a different process all together or as simple as filing I-765 online under his name with my USCIS account?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! To renew a work permit online for your child under 18, he will need a separate USCIS online account created using a separate email address. Each person applying for a work permit online submits their own work permit application from their own USCIS account. You as an adult over 18 can create an email for your child using your name and your date of birth as the adult. Then, use that new email to create a new USCIS account for your child. You can find more information about applying online to renew a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/ You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You can leave the "Middle name" field blank. You are not required to write "N/A" for not applicable. You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi my assylum interview was done last march 2023 and my decision is still pending and i contact the MP of my area but still i have not get any uodate what should i do about it . Because i should get my decision within 2 weeks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! I am so sorry to hear that the government has not issued a decision on your asylum case yet. This is a problem that many asylum seekers are currently experiencing. You can try to contact your local asylum office for an update on your case. You can find the contact information here: egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asy. You can also try to email USCIS Public Engagement Office at public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you lost your immigration documents, you can ask the government to send you a copy of them, through a process called a “FOIA request.” You can submit a FOIA request to USCIS here: www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act. Please note that this process may take a long time. You can find more information about A numbers here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-general-orientation/#a-number. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You can print out the work permit application and fill it out by hand: www.uscis.gov/i-765/. You can also file your work permit application online. You can find more information on both of these options: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, you can apply to renew your work permit at any time. You can find more information about the online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
I have applied for i-765 online for myself and my wife, earlier it was showing 4 weeks and 2 weeks for both of us but unfortunately it is vanished from both uscis account, what could be the reason, also we have i-589 aslyum process earlier but in my account it is showing closed but while going in case status in uscis google portal it is showing pending, whom to go through ?? what can be done for it??? any suggestion?? I have checked and searched alot for it and connected to contact centre but not able to get answer for it ?? what we can do???
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! I am sorry for this frustrating situation. The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents or screenshots from your USCIS account if helpful. You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/.
I'm a little confused. Please tell me if my permit expires on January 1, 2025 and I apply for renewal with a payment of $470. Will my permit be extended for only 540 days? Previously, permission was issued for 730 days, that is, two years.
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are an asylum seeker, the 540-day extension is to extend your expiring work permit while the government is processing the renewal application. If the government approves your renewal, you should receive a new work permit that is valid for 5 years. You can find more information about the work permit extension here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#work-after-expiration. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi i have a question for EAD renewal I applied for adjustment of status and it is still pending and have to renew my EAD do i have to pay any fees cause i am confused
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, because it may depend on whether you are applying for adjustment of status as someone who won asylum, someone who is adjusting status through a petition by a family member, or through an employer. But you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents (such as your current EAD card) if helpful, through that private form of communication. You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
Hi sir I just want to know that we can apply EAD after 150days right? My receipt notice is Nov 21st 2023 and I calculated it April 19, 2024. So I can apply after April 19 2024? I applied on April 19, 2024 and got denial. Should I pay for second one? This is my initial EAD
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! I am so sorry that your work permit was denied. Yes, asylum seekers can apply for a work permit 150 days (about 5 months) after submitting their asylum applications. You can check if 150 days have passed by following the steps at this link: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-when. If you have 150 days on your clock, you can submit another application for your work permit. Since you are requesting your FIRST work permit, you DO NOT need to pay a fee. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a work permit, please see these work permit instructions: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Even if you previously had a work permit based on a J1 Visa, you can still apply for an initial work permit as an asylum seeker (category C8) if this is your first time applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker. You can find more information about how to apply here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents if helpful. You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
I’m a asylum seeker and Iapplied for my WP in 02/22/2024. After 2 weeks I received the I-797, notice of application. On my USCIS account it was saying 2 weeks to get a response, after this time they did update another 2 weeks, after this time again, they updated (yesterday) to 4 months. I can’t believe. It should just take 30 days but now it’s over 51 days. What can I do?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! That is frustrating. We hope that USCIS will process your application soon like they are required to do. You can find more information about your options in this situation here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#problems-delay. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! The first time that you apply for a work permit as an asylum seeker -- category (c)(8) -- it is free. But then later when your work permit is about to expire and you file to RENEW the work permit, then there is a fee. That fee was $410 until April 1, 2024, when it increased. In other categories you must pay a fee even for your first work permit. But for asylum seekers the first work permit is free. You can find more information about applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! That is unlikely to affect your process. However, it would be a good idea to communicate to USCIS to correct the error, so that you cannot be accused in the future of putting incorrect information on an immigration form. If you applied for your work permit online, you can log in to your USCIS account, find your Form I-765, and go to the "Add Unsolicited Evidence" tab. There, you can upload a simple written statement saying that you entered B2 as your current immigration status, and that you are writing to correct it to a different answer. For example, if you do not have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” You can find more information about applying online for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, if you have a pending asylum application and you do not have other current immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” You can find more information about filing an online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, if your spouse is included as a derivative in your asylum case, your spouse can apply for a work permit at the same time that you can. You and your spouse will need to file separate work permit applications from separate USCIS online accounts. You can find more information about online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker, yes, you can apply by either online or mail. You have both options and you can choose one. You can find more information about how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Should I apply for SSN card again during my initial work permit application in my asylum case if I already have SSN (its written valid for work only with DHS authorization) that was given through J1 visa when i came to US? @asylumadvocacy
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Because you already have a Social Security card, it is not necessary to apply for a new Social Security card again with your asylum-based work permit application. That is because your social security number will never change -- that will be your number for life. Also, the social security card you would get with an asylum application would have the same notation ("valid for work only with DHS authorization") in addition to having the same number. The only time to ask for a new card would be if you lost your current one. In any case, list your Social Security number from your current card where it asks for that information on this work permit application. You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
i have all ready applied for asylum last week and my biometric has been done ,i have my i 797c form amd biometric confirmation, can i apply for work permit now ?
Thank you for your question and and congratulations on completing those important steps! The government requires you to wait 150 days after applying for asylum to apply for your work permit based on seeking asylum. You can find more information about when and how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
En Español: ruclips.net/video/T3jDqTkTrF8/видео.html
This video shows how to apply for a work permit ONLINE if you are requesting asylum and have already submitted an asylum application (Form I-589). If you want to apply BY MAIL instead, you can watch this video: ruclips.net/video/BZ2SOUPbcZY/видео.html
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Should I file for my work permit online or by mail?
1:23 - When can I apply for my first work permit as an asylum seeker?
1:45 - What is the cost to apply for a work permit as an asylum seeker?
2:40 - First steps: Creating a USCIS account and logging in
4:19 - Starting the work permit application, Form I-765
6:27 - Navigating within the form
7:54 - The “Basis of eligibility” section
8:52 - The “Reason for applying” section
10:52 - The “About you” section
21:42 - The “Evidence” section
29:07 - The “Additional information” section
29:34 - The “Review and submit” section
31:46 - After you submit the online application
32:20 - How do I apply for a work permit for my spouse or child?
33:00 - Learn more
*Frequently asked questions and answers about work permits: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-...
*Learn how to renew a work permit:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-...
*Other kinds of work permits not based on asylum: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-...
*Video: How to prepare a paper work permit application to file by mail:
ruclips.net/video/BZ2SOUPbcZY/видео.html?feature=...
*Filing fee to renew your work permit:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-...
*Form to waive fees to renew your work permit:
www.uscis.gov/i-912
*Video: The asylum clock - the 150 days before you can apply for a work permit: ruclips.net/video/fDIdvjNWyRs/видео.htmlfeature=...
*How to create a USCIS online account:
www.uscis.gov/file-online/how...
*Technical support for USCIS online account (like if you need to reset a password or you are locked out): my.uscis.gov/account/v1/needhelp
*Biometrics appointments for fingerprints:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-...
*How to find your A Number: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-...
*What to do if ICE has your passport:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-...
*Certificate of translation for documents:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/wp-co...
*Applying for a work permit for your spouse or child:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-...
*Find legal assistance: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-....
*For more information, visit the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s website at: help.asylumadvocacy.org/.
Note: This information is for individuals seeking asylum in the United States and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.
Hello! I found your video while doing my research on form i-765. Can you help me? Well, I came to the US on a F-1 visa (which is still valid on my i-94 status) and filed for asylum. On form i-765 current immigration status, should I put 999-alien awaiting the decision of asylum or something else? Thanks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are still in valid F-1 status, you can choose that on the drop-down menu for that question. However, if you already completed your application and chose "999 - Alien awaiting the decision of asylum" that is also acceptable, because it is also accurate, so do not worry about needing to change it if you already provided that answer.
You can find more information about applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you so much!
It's our pleasure! We wish you all the best with your application.
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Really impressive; clear, direct and informative. Thanks!
We are happy to hear that you found the video helpful! Thank you for your kind words and for being part of ASAP’s community!
I was thinking how to do the Evidence page and you helped me also at other pages. Thanks for this great video!
You are very welcome! It is our honor and pleasure to provide information to the community of people seeking asylum in the United States!
The best video ever ,thank you so so much.Good job🙏
Thank you for your kind comment and for being part of ASAP’s community! We are glad to hear that this video was useful to you!
Thank you. I successfully submitted ❤
Thank you for your comment and for being part of the ASAP community! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful!
I don't have enough words to describe your loyalty helpful, thank you so much I did got approved ,thank you so much
How much days after applying you got approved mine 25 days still showing 3 weeks for final decsion
Congratulations and thank you for being part of the ASAP community!
We will let @suldaanmoha reply, but we can provide some general information. By law USCIS should decide initial work permit applications for asylum seekers within 30 days. However, some ASAP members report that USCIS is taking more than 30 days in some cases. Also, the time estimates for final decision on USCIS accounts have not proven to be exact. Hopefully your application will be approved sooner. You can find more information about how quickly USCIS should process your work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-long. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Submitted my application today by watching your video. It's so helpful! Thank you so much!
We are glad that the information was helpful. Thank you for being part of the ASAP community!
Have you received feedback from USCIS?
@@mercylugariki5375 They mailed me the approval letter last week. The website tells me that it's gonna take 1 week to make final decision so hopefully, I'll get my EAD in next few weeks.
@@mercylugariki5375They mailed me an approval letter last week. The website says it's gonna take 1 week for final decision. Hopefully, I'll get my EAD in next few weeks.
@@kkyutinghave you got your card ? In my work permit its showing 3 weeks and its been 25 days i had applied when i will get approved
While I feel like I hit a gold mine with these videos I noticd that some of them I linked into are very old and have outdated information yet still available and that could be problematic if people think they are still current. Thank you for making these videos though they are wonderful!
Thank you for your comment and for being part of ASAP’s community! We do our best to create up-to-date videos about topics important to asylum seekers, and to remove or edit older videos that may have outdated information. If you notice a specific video with outdated information, please comment directly on it to bring it to our attention so that we can correct it as soon as possible.
You can find more information about many legal topics related to asylum law and processes on our Frequently Asked Questions page, which we audit and update even more frequently than the videos on this RUclips channel:
help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs/.
If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Really helpful!!
Thank you 👌🏽
We are happy to hear that you found this video useful. Thank you for your kind comment and for being part of ASAP’s community!
Thank you so much for all your help 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
You are very welcome! It is our honor and pleasure to provide information to the community of people seeking asylum in the United States!
Thank you so much for this video
You are so welcome! It is our pleasure.
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Only one note, you picked yes for the question that said
Have you previously filed I 765 ??
You choose “yes” button I mean in my case does that will increase or decrease any other information if I choose and answer “no” to the same question????
Thank you for your kind words and for being part of ASAP’s community! If this is your first time applying for a work permit, you can select “no.” You do not need to provide any other information. The rest of the questions are the same regardless of whether you choose yes or no. You can find more information about applying for your work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
thanks very so much fir everything you doing much , once more thnaks
Thank you for your kind comment and for being part of ASAP’s community!
Thank you
It's our pleasure. Thank you for being a part of the ASAP community!
Thank you so much for this!!!
Came to the US on a student visa (expires in June, 2024) but currently I'm an asylum seeker and have already submitted my asylum application do mention that while applying for EAD?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, for your current immigration status, you can select the option for a student visa and you can also include your SEVIS Number (if you have one). You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thanks for this video, I have a question if you are renewing can you pick Asylum applicant with EAD or must it be the 999
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Because you already have a work permit (EAD) that you are renewing, either of those options would be an acceptable choice for you.
You can find more information about renewing a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi I have a question I sent my request to eoir three and a half months past I have not yet received the letter or the appointment of the fingerprints but the days count what to do?
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! If you applied for asylum in immigration court (EOIR), you have to send additional documents to USCIS to be scheduled for a fingerprint appointment. You can follow the instructions here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-biometrics/#schedule-biometrics. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents if helpful. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
Hello! Thank you for this information!
My husband and I applied for a Renewal EAD card in December 2022, we received the letter that they accepted our documents, but not the actual cards yet, it's been more than a year since we did it. My question is: We have to apply for renewal EAD card again soon, so what documents should I attach with I-765 form? My expired EAD card and the letter of the "approval for renewal" they sent us?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You should receive your new work permit cards within a few weeks of receiving the approval notice. You can check the USCIS online case status tool here: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do. You can also call USCIS at 800-375-5283 if you have more questions. If your work permit is based on an asylum application (category C8), your new work permit should be valid for 5 years and you do not have to apply to renew until closer to the date of expiration. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
We thank you for the video but how to file the application for travel document?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Unfortunately, we do not have a video on how to fill out an application for a travel document (Form I-131) at this time. You can find more information about Form I-131 on this USCIS website: www.uscis.gov/i-131. For information on traveling as an asylum seeker, visit this ASAP web page: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-moving-traveling/.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
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Thank yo very much! One question:
Can I upload passport in the field "Form I-94 or Passport" and upload the same passport in the field "Employment Authorization Document"? Will it be okay?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, you can upload an image of your passport in both of those sections of the online form. That is acceptable. However, if you are renewing your work permit, we recommend uploading an image of your current work permit in the "Employment Authorization Document" section.
You can find more information about applying for your work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hello, im renewing my ead under c08 category, i had f1 visa before and now pending asylum. What should i select as my current immigration status? Can i still do 999 alien awaiting decision or AS-asylee applicant with work authorization? I thought 999 was only for those who came with out a visa? Thanks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you submitted an asylum application and you do not also have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” You can select this option if your F1 visa has expired. You can find more information about the online work permit application: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
For C 8 status I could not find it on the drop down is it safe to select 999 alien ? also i just take picture self and they will accept it ?
Thank you for your questions and for being part of ASAP’s community!
- If you submitted an asylum application and you do not also have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.”
- I believe that your question is about the photo. Yes, if you are applying using a mobile phone, you may be able to take a "selfie" photo with your phone against a plain white background. Sometimes it takes several tries to get the system to accept that your photo meets requirements.
You can find more detailed information about applying online for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
I applied for asylum with immigration court.I will apply for work permit. I don't have the stamped copy of I-589 nor next hearing notice. can i upload the NTA or skip this step when applying online?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you have a case in immigration court, it is helpful but not required to provide proof that you have an immigration court case when you apply for a work permit. If you do not have a stamped copy or your I-589 or a copy of your next hearing notice, you can always include an image of the results that you see when you enter your A number on the immigration court case information website: acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
i have all ready applied for asylum last week and my biometric has been done ,i have my
i 797c form amd biometric confirmation, can i apply for work permit now ?
Thank you for your question and and congratulations on completing those important steps! The government requires you to wait 150 days after applying for asylum to apply for your work permit based on seeking asylum. You can find more information about when and how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi , Please help , My country TPS extension is until June 2024 , I have TPS approval now in April if I apply for EAD will they approve me given the fact that already few months left and if they approve me for how long will be my EAD? Does EAD expires concurrently when TPS ends ?
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include more detail (like the name of the country that you are from) or images of documents if helpful.
You can also find more information about TPS on this webpage: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#other-tps
and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S.
So how can i apply online,, do i need to apply for asylum first or not..
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! The new streamlined work authorization process is for people who have entered the United States with refugee status. The asylum process is a different process. Asylum seekers can apply for a work permit 150 days (about 5 months) after submitting their asylum applications. You can find more information about work permits for asylum seekers here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you, it's helpful and clear. But a question pls, will asylee receive an update to start an application for EAD through email or message. How it gonna be exactly.
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Generally, asylum seekers do not receive a text message or email about when they can start their work permit application. Instead, you can find out the date yourself. You can find more information about when you can apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-when. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you very much for your answer and also your video so professional everybody can understand.
can i submit 2 applications of i765 under the same online account as we have an asylum case as a couple ? because my wife she's the main person of the case. thank you :)
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Each person will need a separate USCIS online account created using a separate email address. Each person applying for a work permit online submits their own work permit application from their own USCIS account. You can find more information about the online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
how do I renew for a minor. USCIS won't allow m 17 yr old to make an account him being 17. is it a different process all together or as simple as filing I-765 online under his name with my USCIS account?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! To renew a work permit online for your child under 18, he will need a separate USCIS online account created using a separate email address. Each person applying for a work permit online submits their own work permit application from their own USCIS account. You as an adult over 18 can create an email for your child using your name and your date of birth as the adult. Then, use that new email to create a new USCIS account for your child.
You can find more information about applying online to renew a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
How can i write N/A in the middle name while filing online. I don’t have middle name. There is no option available to type /
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You can leave the "Middle name" field blank. You are not required to write "N/A" for not applicable. You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hi my assylum interview was done last march 2023 and my decision is still pending and i contact the MP of my area but still i have not get any uodate what should i do about it . Because i should get my decision within 2 weeks
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! I am so sorry to hear that the government has not issued a decision on your asylum case yet. This is a problem that many asylum seekers are currently experiencing. You can try to contact your local asylum office for an update on your case. You can find the contact information here: egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asy. You can also try to email USCIS Public Engagement Office at public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
How do find out someones A number if they lost their documents and missed the first appointment?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you lost your immigration documents, you can ask the government to send you a copy of them, through a process called a “FOIA request.” You can submit a FOIA request to USCIS here: www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act. Please note that this process may take a long time. You can find more information about A numbers here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-general-orientation/#a-number.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
@@asylumadvocacy thank you.
I am trying to apply but the foam to fill doesn’t open?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! You can print out the work permit application and fill it out by hand: www.uscis.gov/i-765/. You can also file your work permit application online. You can find more information on both of these options: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Hello. My work permit expires on October 2024, can i apply for my ead renewal online today ?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, you can apply to renew your work permit at any time. You can find more information about the online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
I have applied for i-765 online for myself and my wife, earlier it was showing 4 weeks and 2 weeks for both of us but unfortunately it is vanished from both uscis account, what could be the reason, also we have i-589 aslyum process earlier but in my account it is showing closed but while going in case status in uscis google portal it is showing pending, whom to go through ?? what can be done for it??? any suggestion?? I have checked and searched alot for it and connected to contact centre but not able to get answer for it ?? what we can do???
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! I am sorry for this frustrating situation. The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents or screenshots from your USCIS account if helpful.
You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/.
I'm a little confused. Please tell me if my permit expires on January 1, 2025 and I apply for renewal with a payment of $470. Will my permit be extended for only 540 days? Previously, permission was issued for 730 days, that is, two years.
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are an asylum seeker, the 540-day extension is to extend your expiring work permit while the government is processing the renewal application. If the government approves your renewal, you should receive a new work permit that is valid for 5 years. You can find more information about the work permit extension here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#work-after-expiration. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
@@asylumadvocacy Thank you.
Hi i have a question for EAD renewal
I applied for adjustment of status and it is still pending and have to renew my EAD do i have to pay any fees cause i am confused
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, because it may depend on whether you are applying for adjustment of status as someone who won asylum, someone who is adjusting status through a petition by a family member, or through an employer. But you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents (such as your current EAD card) if helpful, through that private form of communication.
You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
@@asylumadvocacy i did sent a message
Thank you! We will respond to you via email.
Hi sir I just want to know that we can apply EAD after 150days right? My receipt notice is Nov 21st 2023 and I calculated it April 19, 2024. So I can apply after April 19 2024? I applied on April 19, 2024 and got denial. Should I pay for second one? This is my initial EAD
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! I am so sorry that your work permit was denied. Yes, asylum seekers can apply for a work permit 150 days (about 5 months) after submitting their asylum applications. You can check if 150 days have passed by following the steps at this link: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-when.
If you have 150 days on your clock, you can submit another application for your work permit. Since you are requesting your FIRST work permit, you DO NOT need to pay a fee. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a work permit, please see these work permit instructions: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Can a person who obtained J1 visa before apply for initial work permit ?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Even if you previously had a work permit based on a J1 Visa, you can still apply for an initial work permit as an asylum seeker (category C8) if this is your first time applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker. You can find more information about how to apply here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Can I apply for the first time even tho I’ve been here for awhile?
Thank you for your question and for being part of the ASAP community! The answer to your question requires a more detailed response than we can post on RUclips, but you are welcome to email us at and you can include images of documents if helpful. You can also find more resources for asylum seekers on our website at help.asylumadvocacy.org and look for legal assistance here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer.
I’m a asylum seeker and Iapplied for my WP in 02/22/2024. After 2 weeks I received the I-797, notice of application. On my USCIS account it was saying 2 weeks to get a response, after this time they did update another 2 weeks, after this time again, they updated (yesterday) to 4 months. I can’t believe. It should just take 30 days but now it’s over 51 days. What can I do?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! That is frustrating. We hope that USCIS will process your application soon like they are required to do.
You can find more information about your options in this situation here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#problems-delay. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
@@asylumadvocacy thank you.
I need some help here, i was told you must pay 410 dollar as an asylum seeker for work permit, but you say its free please answer
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! The first time that you apply for a work permit as an asylum seeker -- category (c)(8) -- it is free. But then later when your work permit is about to expire and you file to RENEW the work permit, then there is a fee. That fee was $410 until April 1, 2024, when it increased.
In other categories you must pay a fee even for your first work permit. But for asylum seekers the first work permit is free.
You can find more information about applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Very Massive
Thank you for your comment and for being part of ASAP’s community! We wish you the best of luck in your case!
Hello, I accidentally chose B2 for current immigration status while I have a pending asylum will that affect my process
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! That is unlikely to affect your process. However, it would be a good idea to communicate to USCIS to correct the error, so that you cannot be accused in the future of putting incorrect information on an immigration form. If you applied for your work permit online, you can log in to your USCIS account, find your Form I-765, and go to the "Add Unsolicited Evidence" tab. There, you can upload a simple written statement saying that you entered B2 as your current immigration status, and that you are writing to correct it to a different answer. For example, if you do not have another immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.”
You can find more information about applying online for a work permit as an asylum seeker here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
@@asylumadvocacy Thank you so much !!! This very helpful
You're very welcome! It's our pleasure. We wish you all the best!
@@asylumadvocacyplease explain further here. If the I-94 status of someone has expired before the 150 days do you write your status as 999
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, if you have a pending asylum application and you do not have other current immigration status, you can choose “999 - Alien Awaiting Decision of Asylum.” You can find more information about filing an online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
I want to apply for I-765 for myself and my spouse so can I apply for my wife as well as I am the main applicant as a asylum seeker in the case
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Yes, if your spouse is included as a derivative in your asylum case, your spouse can apply for a work permit at the same time that you can. You and your spouse will need to file separate work permit applications from separate USCIS online accounts. You can find more information about online work permit application here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Thank you sir for your help🙏
Can you apply both online and mail ?
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! If you are applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker, yes, you can apply by either online or mail. You have both options and you can choose one. You can find more information about how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-how-to. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
Should I apply for SSN card again during my initial work permit application in my asylum case if I already have SSN (its written valid for work only with DHS authorization) that was given through J1 visa when i came to US? @asylumadvocacy
Thank you for your question and for being part of ASAP’s community! Because you already have a Social Security card, it is not necessary to apply for a new Social Security card again with your asylum-based work permit application. That is because your social security number will never change -- that will be your number for life. Also, the social security card you would get with an asylum application would have the same notation ("valid for work only with DHS authorization") in addition to having the same number. The only time to ask for a new card would be if you lost your current one. In any case, list your Social Security number from your current card where it asks for that information on this work permit application.
You can find more information about applying for a work permit online here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .
i have all ready applied for asylum last week and my biometric has been done ,i have my
i 797c form amd biometric confirmation, can i apply for work permit now ?
Thank you for your question and and congratulations on completing those important steps! The government requires you to wait 150 days after applying for asylum to apply for your work permit based on seeking asylum. You can find more information about when and how to apply for a work permit here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply.
You can also find legal help here: help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/#lawyer. If you have more questions, you are welcome to email us at .