• 3. File the form online

The Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Suggested Application Details

I. Post-Completion OPT

Getting Started

  • Basis of eligibility
  • ✓ Select C3B
  • Reason for applying
  • ✓ Select Initial permission to accept employment
  • Have you previously filed Form I-765?
  • ✓ Check No if you have not previously applied for work authorization with an I-765
  • ✓ Check Yes if you have previously filed an I-765 (provide evidence)
  • Is someone assisting you with completing this application?
  • ✓ Check No

Your Information

  • ➢ Your Name
  • ✓ What is your current legal name?
  • ✓ Have you used any other names since birth?
  • ➢ Your contact information
  • How may we contact you?
  • Daytime telephone number
  • ■ Email address
  • ■ What is your current U.S. mailing address?
  • ■ Is your current mailing address the same as your physical address?
  • ➢ Describe yourself
  • ✓ What is your gender?
  • ✓ What is your marital status?
  • ➢ When and where you were born
  • ✓ What is your city, town or village of birth?
  • ✓ What is your state or province of birth?
  • ✓ What is your country of birth?