How do I apply for an EAD?
In Wisconsin, the pathway to applying for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (also known as a work permit) for immigrants, is through the federal government. Generally speaking, an individual must be granted a form of immigration status before obtaining an EAD. First, you must submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Along with the application, you must include evidence that demonstrates your eligibility for the document including proof of immigration status, identity documents, passport-style photos, application fees, and evidence of any value or benefit you are requesting such as a work permit, travel permission, or advance parole. The USCIS will review your application and decide whether or not to approve it. Once your application is approved, you will receive an EAD card which is valid for up to one year. You can then use the card to legally work in the United States for any employer. It is important to note that a denied application for an EAD does not necessarily mean deportation. An immigrant may still be able to obtain other forms of immigration status or legal status that does not require an EAD. It is also important to remember that deportation is a separate process from applying for an EAD. If a person’s immigration status is terminated for any reason, it is important for them to consult a qualified immigration attorney to understand their rights and any available options.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Para aplicar a una EAD, primero el solicitante necesita reunir una serie de documentos para poder completar el formulario I-765. Esto incluye pruebas de residencia, como pasaportes válidos, tarjetas de residencia, permisos I-94, documentos de trabajo, estado migratorio y cartas de aprobación. Si el solicitante ha tenido alguna condición de inmigración anteriormente, también debe incluir copias de los documentos apropiados. El solicitante también tendrá que proporcionar evidencia con el fin de demostrar la identidad y la ciudadanía. Esto incluye copias certificadas de actas de nacimiento, partidas de matrimonio/divorcio, tarjetas de identificación de identidad o tarjetas de residencia. Una vez que el solicitante haya reunido todos los documentos necesarios, debe completar el formulario I-765 con toda la información que se le solicite. El siguiente paso es presentar todos los documentos, junto con el formulario I-765, al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). El USCIS puede tardar hasta 90 días en procesar la solicitud y el solicitante recibirá una notificación de la decisión del USCIS con respecto a la solicitud de la EAD.
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