If you are still eligible to apply for employment authorization, or are still employment authorized incident to your status or circumstances, but your EAD will be expiring or has expired, you should file for a renewal EAD by
submitting a new Form I-765 and filing fee (if required), unless a fee waiver is requested and
…
You can file for the renewal any time starting from four months before the expiration of the current work permit. You can easily determine your EAD’s expiration date by checking the front of the card.
You may decide to file and complete your I-765 renewal application online
.
If an employee is unable to provide valid employment authorization by the date the employee’s current authorization expires,
employers may not allow the employee to continue work until new employment authorization is obtained
.
Can I renew my EAD myself?
File a new Form I-765 to renew your temporary EAD
.
To renew your temporary EAD you need to file another Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. According to USCIS guidelines, you can file the renewal application up to 180 days (roughly 6 months) before the expiration date of your current EAD.
Can I get fired if my work permit expires?
Unfortunately,
your employer can legally terminate your employment once your work EAD expires
. However, it does not have the right to discriminate against you in advance of your work permit expiration date.
Can I work while waiting for my work permit renewal?
Yes, if you applied for a work permit extension before your work permit expired, you can keep working until a decision is made on your application
.
Why is my work permit renewal taking so long?
The federal agency responsible for overseeing the country’s legal immigration system faces an application backlog of 3.8 million worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic
, according to an internal watchdog report. That has led to long delays for many of the immigration petitions they process, especially to issue work permits.
Your EAD renewal application will take approximately
60-90 days
to process. For EAD renewal, there is no option to expedite the application. If you have your original approval notice from USCIS and your employer permits, you may continue working while your replacement application is being processed.
How long does I-765 take to process 2021?
Processing Times
In general, it takes about
150–210 days (5–7 months)
for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-765. Previously, USCIS processed work permit applications within 90 days, but a growing backlog has caused additional delays.
How long can I work after my EAD expires?
The extension begins on the date the EAD expires and generally continues for
up to 180 days
, unless USCIS denies the renewal application.
If the person’s EAD has expired and they do not yet have the new EAD or another valid, acceptable document to present for verification,
they may not be able to continue working
.
Where do I send my work permit renewal?
- USCIS Dallas Lockbox.
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08. P.O. Box 650888. Dallas, TX 75265-0888.
- FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS. Attn: I-765 C08 (Box 650888) 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business. Suite 400.
What if my work permit is refused?
After receiving a refusal, not only does your status need to be restored and sufficient explanation provided to IRCC to address their concerns,
the PGWP re-application must be submitted within 180 days from when the Study Permit expired
.
Can I work while my work permit is in process?
You can work full-time while waiting for a decision on your post-graduation work permit application if, at the time you submitted your application, you: had a valid study permit, had completed your program of study, were eligible to work off-campus without a permit, and.
How many times I can extend my work permit in Canada?
There is no limit on the number of times a permit can be extended
, should the individual continue to meet the eligibility conditions. Professionals working under free trade agreements similar to NAFTA: Under these agreements, work permits are issued for one year. All permit extensions will also be for one year.
How do I extend my work permit with the same employer?
If you are currently working in Canada and want to change conditions on your work permit (e.g. change length, employer or occupation), you must
apply and obtain a new work permit
. You should apply before making the change. For any permit, you should always apply at least 30 days before your status expires.
Do you need biometrics for EAD renewal?
Do I need to pay a biometrics fee? USCIS may request that I-765 applicants appear at a USCIS office for an interview. The interview may include a collection of biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and signature) at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC).
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants must undergo biometrics
.
