Prepare I-765 in Gahanna, Franklin County

What Form I-765 is for

Form I-765 is used to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in qualifying immigration categories.

Applicants with a qualifying category such as pending adjustment, asylum, TPS, DACA, parole, or other listed eligibility categories.

Form content last reviewed 2026-07-29. Always confirm the current form edition on the official USCIS page before filing.

What Asal can help prepare

We support work permit applications and renewals, confirm the document checklist, and help match the application to the correct category you provide.

• ✓ Prepare I-765 using the category and case details you provide
• ✓ Organize prior EADs, IDs, photos, and receipt notices
• ✓ Check name and A-Number consistency with the main case
• ✓ Prepare renewal packets before a card expires when possible

I-765 document checklist

• ✓ Identity document (passport or government ID)
• ✓ Prior EAD cards if any
• ✓ Underlying case receipt or approval notices
• ✓ Photos meeting current USCIS specs when required
• ✓ Category-specific supporting evidence

Your case may need additional documents. We give you a tailored checklist during a free document review.

Fees and official sources

USCIS filing fees change periodically and vary by category, age, and filing method. We do not quote government fees from memory. Always verify the current I-765 filing fee, payment method, and any form-specific fee rules on the official USCIS page before you submit.

Processing times for I-765 vary widely by service center, workload, and case complexity, and they change month to month. Check current estimates with the USCIS processing-times tool and your receipt notice rather than relying on a fixed number. Filing a complete, well-organized packet is the best way to avoid Requests for Evidence that add delay.

USCIS government filing fees are separate from Asal document-preparation fees and change over time. Always verify the current fee and form edition on USCIS.gov before filing.

How we prepare I-765 for Gahanna clients

1. 1

   Choose the right category: The work permit category is one of the most important parts of I-765. A green card applicant, asylum applicant, TPS applicant, and other applicants may use different category codes.

2. 2

   Prepare identity and status proof: USCIS usually needs identity documents, prior EAD copies if any, immigration notices, photos when required, and proof connected to the category.

3. 3

   Connect it to the main case: When I-765 is filed with or after I-485, the work permit should match the adjustment case information. Consistency matters across names, addresses, A-Numbers, and receipt numbers.

4. 4

   Track renewal timing: Renewals should be prepared early enough to avoid work authorization gaps when possible. Receipt notices and current card dates should be saved.

Common problems we check before filing

• • The wrong category can delay or harm the application.
• • Use the same name format across the main case and the work permit application.
• • Save the approval notice and a copy of the card for future renewals.

Columbus office for Gahanna residents

Clients from Gahanna and Franklin County visit our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231. Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekdays, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday. Languages: Somali, Arabic, English.

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