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EAD Form I-765 Updated

The USCIS has released an updated version of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. The form now includes additional eligibility codes in connection with the recent interim rule regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension.

Practice Tip. It is important to note that the current version of the form will be accepted until July 8, 2008. As of July 9, 2008, the USCIS will accept only the revised form which is dated April 8, 2008, and USCIS will reject all other versions of the form.

The new Form I-765 can be downloaded here. The form’s instructions are here.

Update: there are newer versions of the I-765 form, the most recent being dated 5/27/2008.  It is best to use the most recent form I-765 to avoid any risk in having the filing returned by USCIS.

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