Application for Employment Authorization — Work permit (EAD). Current USCIS filing fee, the online-vs-paper difference, and the other forms usually filed with it.
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| Filed with, or while you have a pending, I-485 (filed on/after Apr 1, 2024) | $260 |
| No filing fee for a long list of humanitarian and adjustment categories — (a)(3) refugee, (a)(5) asylee, most (c)(9) adjustment applicants, (c)(10), (c)(14), (c)(25), (c)(31), (c)(40), T and U nonimmigrants, VAWA self-petitioners, and current or former U.S. armed forces service members. See G-1055 for the full list | $0 |
| Pub. L. 119-21 fee on an INITIAL EAD under (a)(4), (a)(12) TPS, (c)(8) asylum applicant, (c)(11) parolee, (c)(19) TPS applicant or (c)(34) — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived | +$570 |
| Pub. L. 119-21 fee on a RENEWAL EAD under (a)(4), (a)(12) TPS, (c)(11) parolee, (c)(19) TPS applicant or (c)(34) — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived | +$280 |
| Pub. L. 119-21 fee on a RENEWAL EAD under (c)(8) as an asylum applicant — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived | +$275 |
I-765 is normally part of a larger package. Since April 2024 USCIS bills each form separately, so the package total is the sum of the individual fees — there is no bundled discount.
I-765 is usually part of a larger package rather than a standalone filing. The fee drops to $260 when it is filed with, or while you have a pending, I-485 filed on or after Apr 1, 2024.
Each form on this list is billed separately — the amounts add up rather than combining into one package price. Confirm your own list against the official form instructions before you file.
A rejected filing comes back with the fee — but you lose the months you already waited, and priority dates, status gaps and work-permit gaps do not pause while you refile. A denial is worse: the case was accepted and adjudicated, so USCIS keeps the fee. Since 10 July 2026 a signature defect on a paper filing can be denied outright, with no chance to correct it. FormGuard checks a completed I-765 against the rejection reasons USCIS actually applies, before you mail it — $39 against the $520 you are about to spend.
Upload your completed I-765 Add up a full package See a sample reportFree, no sign-up, about a minute. Your file is analyzed and never stored. Fees on this page come from the official USCIS G-1055 schedule, edition 10/07/26.
Requests an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) — the card that lets eligible non-citizens work legally in the U.S.
Adjustment-of-status applicants, asylum seekers, students (OPT), TPS holders, and many other categories that depend on your status.
Filing I-765 online costs $470 against $520 on paper — a $50 difference. Online filing also confirms receipt immediately and removes the risk of mailing to a superseded address. Not every applicant or category is eligible to file online; check the official form page below.
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How much is the I-765 filing fee in 2026?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-765 is $470 filed online and $520 filed on paper. That is the figure on the current G-1055 fee schedule, edition 10/07/26. It covers the USCIS filing fee only — not attorney fees, premium processing, or any fees collected by the Department of State.
Is it cheaper to file I-765 online?
Yes. Filing Form I-765 online costs $470 against $520 on paper — a saving of $50. Online filing also gives you an immediate receipt and removes the risk of mailing to a superseded USCIS address. Not every category is eligible to file online, so check the official USCIS page for I-765 first.
Does the I-765 fee include biometrics?
Yes. Since the USCIS fee rule that took effect on April 1, 2024, there is no separate biometric services fee for Form I-765 — biometrics is included in the filing fee shown above. (A separate $30 biometrics fee still applies to a small number of request types, such as Temporary Protected Status filings.)
Who pays a reduced I-765 fee, and who is exempt?
The G-1055 schedule lists these situations for Form I-765: Filed with, or while you have a pending, I-485 (filed on/after Apr 1, 2024) — $260; No filing fee for a long list of humanitarian and adjustment categories — (a)(3) refugee, (a)(5) asylee, most (c)(9) adjustment applicants, (c)(10), (c)(14), (c)(25), (c)(31), (c)(40), T and U nonimmigrants, VAWA self-petitioners, and current or former U.S. armed forces service members. See G-1055 for the full list — $0. A reduced or waived fee applies only if you actually meet the stated condition. Claiming one you do not qualify for is a rejection reason, not a discount.
Are there fees charged on top of the I-765 filing fee?
Yes, for some filers. The G-1055 schedule adds these to the filing fee for Form I-765 rather than replacing it: Pub. L. 119-21 fee on an INITIAL EAD under (a)(4), (a)(12) TPS, (c)(8) asylum applicant, (c)(11) parolee, (c)(19) TPS applicant or (c)(34) — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived — $570; Pub. L. 119-21 fee on a RENEWAL EAD under (a)(4), (a)(12) TPS, (c)(11) parolee, (c)(19) TPS applicant or (c)(34) — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived — $280; Pub. L. 119-21 fee on a RENEWAL EAD under (c)(8) as an asylum applicant — submitted separately from the filing fee, and cannot be waived — $275. These are additions, not discounts — if one applies to you, your real total is the filing fee plus the amount shown, and it is submitted as a separate payment. Confirm your own total at the official USCIS fee calculator before you file.
Is the I-765 filing fee refundable if USCIS rejects or denies my form?
These are two different outcomes. If USCIS rejects your filing, the case was never accepted — USCIS returns the package and the filing fee, but you lose the months you already waited and have to start again. If USCIS denies your case, it was accepted and adjudicated, and the filing fee is not refunded. Filing it correctly the first time is what protects both the fee and the timeline.
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