How do I renew my Employment Authorization Document (EAD)?

In order to renew your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), commonly known as a “work permit”, you must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. This form is used to apply for a new EAD and is available through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To renew the EAD, you must file Form I-765 and include the following documents: 1. A copy of your current EAD; 2. A copy of your passport showing current U.S. visa, if applicable; and 3. Proof of your identity, such as a valid driver’s license and birth certificate. When filing your I-765 form, you must also provide payment for the filing fee. The fee amount is currently $410, as of 2020. If you cannot afford the fee, you may be eligible to request a fee waiver or deferred action. Once the form and documents have been submitted, USCIS will review your application and typically issue an approval or denial within 90 days. If approved, you will receive your new EAD in the mail. If your application is denied, you may appeal the decision. It is important to note that your EAD must be renewed before its expiration date to ensure continued employment authorization. If you fail to renew your EAD on time, you will no longer be eligible to work in Virginia, and in some cases, you may be subject to removal proceedings. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you are able to work in the state of Virginia.

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Para renovar su Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD), primero necesitará llenar el Formulario I-765, "Solicitud de Autorización de Empleo", y presentarlo ante la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS por sus siglas en inglés). Deberá incluir con el formulario los documentos solicitados y su tarifa, la cual varía según el tipo de autorización de empleo que se esté solicitando. Si está solicitando un nuevo EAD y su visa de inmigrante está vigente, debe presentar el Formulario I-90, "Solicitud de Reemplazo de Tarjeta de Residente Permanente", junto con el Formulario I-765. Si se encuentra en Virginia, la solicitud puede presentarse por correo electrónico, por fax o enviarla al centro de aprobación para su jurisdicción. Puede encontrar una lista de estos centros en el sitio web de USCIS. Si la solicitud de EAD se aprueba, recibirá su tarjeta de autorización de empleo por correo. El tiempo estimado para procesar una solicitud varía según el centro de aprobación; por lo tanto, si necesita su tarjeta inmediatamente, también puede hacer una solicitud de procesamiento expedito.

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