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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federal, USA
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Use this form for a personal record or life event. It helps the agency update or confirm important information about you.
Your legal name and, if applicable, spouse information.
Your property address and mailing address.
Social Security number or identity details requested by the county.
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Strategic Brief
The Goal
USCIS Form I-765 is used to request employment authorization in immigration categories that allow a person to apply for work permission. USCIS uses the eligibility category, identity details, immigration status, and supporting documents to decide whether to issue an Employment Authorization Document.
The Warning
Eligibility category
A-Number or USCIS account number if applicable
Identity document
Immigration status evidence
Trust details
Jurisdiction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federal, USA
Category
Personal Life
Agency
USCIS
Verified
May 2026
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