Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
If you are filing Form I-765 with another form, file both forms at the location specified by the other form. For example, if you are filing Form I-765 with Form I-539, file both forms according to the Form I-539 Instructions. Use the addresses below only when you are NOT submitting Form I-765 with another form.
Applications and petitions that are not mailed to the appropriate filing location may experience processing delays.
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location |
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(a)(3) - Refugee | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(a)(4) - Paroled as a refugee | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(a)(5) - Asylee (Granted asylum) | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(8) - Asylum applicant |
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(c)(8) - Asylum applicant if:
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Mail to the USCIS service center where you are filing your asylum application |
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location | |
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(a)(8) - Admitted as citizen of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(a)(11) - Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) granted |
For filing instructions, see: See the Deferred Enforced Departure page for more information. |
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(a)(12) - TPS granted - replacement of a valid lost, stolen or mutilated employment authorization card | See the TPS page for your country’s TPS designation | |
(a)(12) - Employment authorization card contains an error not attributable to USCIS For example, applicant provided incorrect biographical information on Form I-765 or the Form I-821 for TPS |
See the TPS page your country’s TPS designation | |
(a)(12) - Employment authorization card contains a USCIS error For example, the name on the EAD is spelled incorrectly and does not correspond with the information you provided. A fee is not required. |
File to the service center that approved your employment authorization card. You can find this information on your I-797 notice. Please use one of the following addresses: USCIS California Service Center USCIS USCIS Nebraska Service Center USCIS USCIS Texas Service Center USCIS USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS |
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(c)(2) - Spouse or dependent of an E-1 nonimmigrant employee of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(c)(10) - Applicant for Section 244 suspension of deportation or 240A cancellation of removal.
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If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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(c)(10) - Applicant for special rule cancellation of removal under NACARA.
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USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(c)(19) - you filed Form I881 - Temporary treatment benefits while an application for temporary protected status (TPS) is pending or an application to extend TPS status is pending | Please refer to the Federal Register notice or TPS page for more information on where to file your form and to see if online filing is available for your designated country. If you experience issues related to your (c)(19) card, please follow the (a)(12) instructions which correspond to your respective card issue. |
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location |
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F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT):
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(c)(3)(ii) - F-1 offered off-campus employment under the sponsorship of a qualifying international organization |
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(c)(3)(iii) - F-1 seeking off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship |
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(c)(5) - Spouse/dependent of J-1 exchange visitor (J-2 nonimmigrant status) | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(6) - M-1 student seeking practical training after completing studies | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location |
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(c)(1) - Spouse/dependent of A-1 or A-2 foreign government official |
Submit your completed and signed Form I-765 package, including Form I-566, to the Department of State office in Washington, DC, through your diplomatic mission or international organization. Go to the State Department’s website for more information. |
(c)(4) - Spouse/dependent of G-1, G-3, or G-4 nonimmigrant |
Submit your completed and signed Form I-765 package, including Form I-566, to the Department of State office in Washington, DC, through your diplomatic mission or international organization. Go to the State Department’s website for more information. In New York City, the United Nations (UN) and UN missions must submit the package to the U.S. Mission to the UN (USUN). |
(c)(7) - Dependent of NATO-1 through NATO-6 |
If you are a dependent of a NATO nonimmigrant who is stationed at the Supreme Allied Command Transformation, NATO/HQ (NATO/HQ SACT), submit your completed and signed Form I-765 package, including Form I-566, to: USLO to NATO/HQ SACT If you are a dependent of a NATO nonimmigrant who is stationed outside of NATO/HQ SACT, submit your completed and signed Form I-765 package, including Form I-566, to the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs your NATO nonimmigrant relative. For more details on NATO member embassy contacts and on the required documents, visit the State Department’s Office of Foreign Missions page and search for “Dependent Work Authorization”. If you have questions about the process or document requirements, email OFM-EAD@state.gov. |
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location |
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(a)(17)
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USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(a)(18) - Spouse of an L-1 intracompany transferee | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(12) - Spouse of an E-2 CNMI Investor |
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(c)(17)(i) - B-1 nonimmigrant who is the personal or domestic servant of a nonimmigrant employer | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(17)(ii) - B-1 nonimmigrant who is a domestic servant of a U.S. citizen | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(17)(iii) - B-1 nonimmigrant employed by a foreign airline | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(26) - H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant, and the receipt number of your H-1B principal spouse’s most recent Form I-797 Notice of Approval for Form I-129 begins with EAC or LIN or MCT |
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(c)(26) - H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant, and the receipt number of your H-1B principal spouse’s most recent Form I-797 Notice of Approval for Form I-129 begins with WAC or SRC or IOE |
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(c)(35) - Principal beneficiary of an approved employment-based immigrant petition who is facing compelling circumstances | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(c)(36) - Dependent spouse or unmarried child of a principal beneficiary of an employment-based immigrant petition who is facing compelling circumstances | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location |
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(a)(6) - K-1 nonimmigrant fiancé of a U.S. citizen or K-2 dependent |
USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) Please note that this employment authorization document (EAD) will only be valid for the 90-day K-1 admission period. After you marry, you may file for an EAD when you apply for lawful permanent resident status. |
(a)(9) - K-3 nonimmigrant spouse of a U.S. citizen or K-4 dependent | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(a)(13) - IMMACT Family Unity granted | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) |
(a)(14) - Act Family Unity granted |
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(a)(15) - V-1, V-2, or V-3 nonimmigrant |
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Eligibility Category (The category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) and Description | Filing Location | |
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(c)(9) - Pending family-based Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status and:
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If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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(c)(9) - Pending employment-based Form I-485 | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(c)(9) - Pending Form I-485 based on:
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USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS |
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(c)(16) - Registry applicant based on continuous residence since Jan. 1, 1972 |
If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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Eligibility Category 8 CFR 274a.12 (this is the category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) | Category Description | Filing Location |
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(c)(11) Do not submit Form I-765 together with Form I-131. For I-131 filing instructions, see Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. |
Paroled as a current or former member of the U.S. military or a qualifying family member. |
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Eligibility Category 8 CFR 274a.12 (This is the category you selected in question 27 on Form I-765) | Filing Location | |
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(a)(2) - Temporary Resident |
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(a)(7) - N-8 or N-9 nonimmigrant | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(a)(10) - Granted withholding of deportation or removal |
If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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(a)(16) - T-1 nonimmigrant |
For both U.S. Postal Service and private courier deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(a)(19) - U-1 nonimmigrant |
If you live in Alaska |
USCIS Nebraska Service Center U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Nebraska Service Center Private courier deliveries: USCIS Nebraska Service Center |
If you live in: Alabama |
USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(a)(20) - U-2, U-3, U-4, or U-5 nonimmigrant |
If you live in: Alaska |
USCIS Nebraska Service Center U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Nebraska Service Center Attn: I-918 Private courier deliveries: USCIS Nebraska Service Center |
If you live in: Alabama |
USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(c)(11) - Paroled in the public interest |
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(c)(11) - Paroled in the public interest as an Afghan national under Operation Allies Welcome (initial filing) |
U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and UPS deliveries: USCIS Western Forms CenterATTN: OAW I-765 10 Application Way Montclair, CA 91763-1350 |
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(c)(11) - Paroled in the public interest as an Afghan national under Operation Allies Welcome (renewal and replacement requests) |
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(c)(14) - Deferred Action granted |
If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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(c)(14) - Deferred Action granted for Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs) unable to apply to adjust status solely because a visa number is not available Note: Do not file Form I-765 under this category until and unless deferred action has been granted. |
If you live in: Alaska |
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If you live in: Alabama |
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(c)(14) - Deferred Action granted based on U nonimmigrant waitlist placement |
If you live in: Alaska |
USCIS Nebraska Service Center U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Nebraska Service Center Attn: I-918 Private courier deliveries: USCIS Nebraska Service Center |
If you live in: Alabama |
USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(c)(18) - Under a final order of deportation or removal and an order of supervision |
If you live in: Alaska |
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(c)(20) - Pending Form I-700, Application for Temporary Resident Status as a Special Agricultural Worker Under Section 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act | USCIS Phoenix or Dallas Lockbox, based on where you live (Go to the USCIS Phoenix and Dallas Lockbox facilities chart for the address) | |
(c)(21) - S nonimmigrant | Do not use Form I-765. See the S nonimmigrant page for more information. | |
(c)(22) - Pending Form I-687, Application for Temporary Resident Status under INA Section 245A |
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(c)(23) - Q nonimmigrant | Do not use Form I-765. Use Form I 94. | |
(c)(24) - LIFE Legalization applicant |
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(c)(25) - T-2, T-3, or T-4 nonimmigrant |
For both U.S. Postal Service and private courier deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(c)(31) - VAWA self-petitioners and their derivatives |
For both U.S. Postal Service and private courier deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center |
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(c)(33) - Consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) when filing with Form I-821D or applying for a replacement EAD if it has been lost, stolen, or destroyed; or contains incorrect information (that is not due to USCIS error) | Mail your Form I-765 to the Form I-821D filing address | |
(c)(34) - Spouse of an International Entrepreneur Parolee | See International Entrepreneur Parole page | |
(c)(37) - Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Long-Term Resident Status If you are requesting renewal or replacement of your Employment Authorization Document. The filing period for requesting initial employment authorization ended Aug. 17, 2020. |
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You need to replace a card we issued to you because it contains incorrect information that is not due to our error | Follow the filing instructions on this page associated with your eligibility category. |
You need to replace a card we issued to you because it contains incorrect information that is due to our error |
Submit a letter explaining the error and evidence to show what the correct information should be, along with the card containing the error, to the service center or National Benefits Center that approved your most recent Form I-765. Your I-765 approval notice will indicate which location approved your application. Please use one of the following addresses: USCIS California Service Center USCIS USCIS Nebraska Service Center USCIS USCIS Potomac Service Center USCIS USCIS Texas Service Center USCIS USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS Vermont Service Center USCIS National Benefits Center USCIS |
E-Notification: If you want to receive an email and/or a text message that USCIS has accepted your Form I-765, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your application.