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Work permits: who can get one and how to avoid a gap
Employment authorization applications, renewals and expedite requests.
Consultations by phone, Zoom or WhatsApp, in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Short answer
A work permit (Form I-765) is available to people with a pending green card application, asylum applicants after 150 days, DACA and TPS holders, VAWA and U-visa applicants, and several other categories. Renewals should be filed up to 180 days early, and many categories get an automatic extension of up to 540 days when filed on time.
Get or renew work authorization without losing your job to a lapse.
Overview
Work with our immigration attorney to apply for, renew, or fix issues with your work permit, so you don't have to put your future on pause.
Why work with our attorney for work permits?
A work permit, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is what allows many immigrants in the U.S. to legally work while waiting on a green card, asylum, TPS, or other immigration status. At 360 Immigration Law Group, we work closely with clients in Coral Springs, South Florida, and throughout the state and country to apply for work permits that let them move forward without stress or guesswork.
- What You Gain & How We Help
- Help Figuring Out Eligibility
We'll tell you if you qualify and what documentation you'll need before you apply.
- Support With Initial and Renewal Applications
Whether it's your first EAD or a renewal, we'll help complete and file the correct forms.
We explain how long processing usually takes and how to avoid delays.
- Fast Responses for Urgent Cases
If your job or livelihood is at risk, we'll prioritize your case and communicate quickly.
Who can apply for a U.S. work permit?
Not everyone needs or qualifies for a work permit. You must already have a pending or approved immigration status that allows for employment.
You may be eligible for a work permit if you are:
- Applying for a green card (adjustment of status)
- An asylum applicant or asylum grantee
- A DACA recipient
- A TPS (Temporary Protected Status) recipient
- In certain family- or employment-based visa categories
- Certain international students studying at a U.S. college or university
Waiting on a decision from USCIS and allowed to remain in the U.S.
Currently awaiting a decision on a pending humanitarian application (VAWA, T Visa, or U Visa).
- Individuals who are granted parole into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons or under specific programs
Not sure if you qualify for a work permit?
We'll look at your case and help you apply at the right time.
To apply for an immigration work permit, you'll need:
- Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)
- A pending or approved immigration status
- Government-issued ID or prior EAD (if renewing)
- Proof of eligibility for your immigration category
- Filing fee or approved fee waiver
You'll receive a physical EAD card once your application is approved.
Need help submitting or renewing your EAD work permit?
- We'll walk you through the process and make sure your documentation is complete
- The Work Permit Application Process
Here's what the process typically looks like:
- 1. Confirm Eligibility — We review your immigration status and determine if you are eligible for a work permit.
- 2. Gather Documentation — We collect identification, immigration documents, and proof of eligibility.
- 3. Complete and File Form I-765 — We help fill out and submit the form to USCIS.
- 4. USCIS Review — USCIS processes your application and may send a Request for Evidence (RFE).
- 5. Receive EAD Card — Once approved, your work permit (EAD card) will arrive in the mail.
Ready to apply or renew your work permit?
Whether this is your first EAD or you're filing a work permit renewal, we're here to guide you through the process clearly and quickly, so you can focus on your life and your work.
Mistakes on a work permit application or delays from USCIS can put your ability to work at risk. We help you sort out what's causing the holdup and get things back on track. Contact us if:
- You've been waiting too long without an update
- You're not sure which category to select on Form I-765
- You've received a denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE)
- You need fast help renewing a soon-to-expire work permit
How long does it take to get a work permit?
Processing times vary, but most initial EAD applications take 3-7 months. Renewals may be faster.
Can I renew my work permit before it expires?
Yes, and you should. You can apply to renew your EAD up to 180 days before the current one expires.
What if my work permit is delayed?
If you've been waiting more than the normal timeframe, you can request an update or expedited review. We can help escalate the case if needed.
Who qualifies?
You are in an eligible category
Pending adjustment, asylum, TPS, DACA, VAWA, U-visa, or a dependent spouse category such as L-2 or H-4.
Your prior permit has not been expired too long
Filing before expiry is what triggers the automatic extension.
You can document the underlying case
Receipt notices, approval notices or court filings.
Schedule a case evaluation
Tell us your situation. We will tell you honestly whether you have a case.
Schedule Free Case EvaluationWe reply within 1 business day, in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Do you qualify? A four-question check
Do you qualify? A four-question check
Four quick questions.
What does the process look like?
Confirm the category code
Same week
The wrong category code is the most common cause of rejection.
File the I-765
1 to 2 weeks
With fee or fee waiver, and biometrics if required.
Automatic extension letter
On receipt
We give your employer the documentation showing continued authorization.
Card issued
2 to 8 months
Delivered by mail; we track the case and escalate if it stalls.
How long does it take?
Work permits are currently issued in roughly 2 to 8 months depending on the category. Timely renewals in eligible categories carry an automatic extension of up to 540 days, so filing early usually prevents any gap.
What does it cost?
Flat fee, one of our lowest.
Work permit filings and renewals are quoted as a flat fee. Fee waivers are available in several categories and we file the request where you qualify.
Frequently asked questions
Up to 180 days before expiry, and you should use all of it.
Contact
Tell us about your case
Send us the basics and we'll reply within one business day in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
- We reply within one business day, in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
- Consultations by phone, Zoom or WhatsApp.
- Attorney input is part of our case evaluation process from the start. The information you share is carefully reviewed with an attorney.
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