EXERCISE CAUTION: USCIS TO IMPLEMENT NEW VERSION OF FORM I-765 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25, 2020
by Rabindra Singh
Applicants should exercise caution when submitting applications for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during fourth week of August 2020.
Note that USCIS will not accept Applications for EAD on or after August 25, 2020, if you do not file them with the updated edition of Form I-765 and I-765WS and the correct fees.
What to Know About Sending Form I-765 to USCIS:
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The current edition of Forms I-765 and I-765WS, dated 12/26/19
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If it is postmarked before Aug. 25, 2020, USCIS will continue to accept the 12/26/19 edition.
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| If it is postmarked on or after Aug. 25, 2020, we will not accept the 12/26/19 edition.
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The updated edition of Forms I-765 and I-765WS, dated 08/25/20
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If it is postmarked on or after Aug. 25, 2020, USCIS will accept the 08/25/20 edition.
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| If it is postmarked before Aug. 25, 2020, USCIS will not accept the 08/25/20 edition.
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