On October 8, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a PDF filing option for certain applicants seeking an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Eligible applicants now may upload a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, along with required evidence, in PDF format using their USCIS online account. Eligible applicants also may file a completed Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, with their application using the PDF filing option. “This is the first time we are accepting fee waiver requests electronically filed via USCIS online accounts,” USCIS said. The agency noted that planned future expansion of PDF filing “will allow attorneys and accredited representatives to file these applications on behalf of their clients, as well as additional form types.”
The notice includes details on which categories are available initially for PDF filing. USCIS noted that individuals may still file paper application packages by mail.