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"On Oct. 8, we introduced a PDF filing option for certain applicants seeking an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Eligible applicants now may upload a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, along with required evidence, in PDF format using their USCIS online account. Eligible applicants also may file a completed Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, with their application using the PDF filing option. This is the first time we are accepting fee waiver requests electronically filed via USCIS online accounts.
Initially, the PDF filing option will be available only for Form I-765 applicants in the following categories:
If you are applying for a (c)(9) Pending Adjustment of Status category of Form I-765 that is fee exempted, do not submit your application through the PDF filing option at this time. If you file Form I-765 for the (c)(9) category, you will be required to pay a fee or submit a fee waiver request. If you are fee exempt and proceed with paying the fee and submitting your application through the PDF filing option, USCIS will not issue you a refund. If you are filing under a fee exempt category, you should mail a paper Form I-765 to the address on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization website to receive the fee exemption.
The following (c)(9) categories are exempt from a filing fee for Form I-765:
Applications using the PDF filing option will have the same case management functionality in USCIS online accounts as those submitted through our existing e-filing workflow (for example, case status updates, receipt of Requests for Evidence, and decision notices). Although the new option expands filing options for applicants, individuals may still file paper application packages with USCIS by mail.
We continue to demonstrate our support of the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government by introducing new initiatives aimed at improving the customer experience.
Next Steps Planned future expansion of PDF filing will allow attorneys and accredited representatives to file these applications on behalf of their clients, as well as additional form types.
For More Information We host monthly Tech Talks about USCIS online accounts. You may submit questions about online filing for discussion in these Tech Talks when you use the link to join the engagement or by emailing public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.
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