Form I-765 Renewal Guide

These instructions are for the Form I-765 Edition 08/28/24 which expires on 09/30/2027.

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Instructions for filling form

  • Part 1. Reason for Applying
    • Check box 1.c for renewal else 1a or 1b as applicable
  • Part 2. Information About You
    • Fill 1a, 1b, 1c - as applicable
    • Fill 5, 6 (and 7 if applicable)
    • Fill 8 -12 as applicable
    • 13, if YES, provide SSN on 13b, check NO on 14. Skip 15, 16 and 17
    • 13, if NO, skip 13b, check YES in 14 and 15. Fill 16, 17.
    • Fill 18, 19, 20
    • Fill 21 to 23, latest Arrival/i94/passport info (can Get most recent I-94 from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
    • 24 - “DA - PAROLED - PENDING I-485” (or any other AS PER i94)
    • 25 - “PENDING I-485 AOS” (if last arrival using AP)
    • 26 skip
    • 27 Fill (C) (9) OR in case filing AP/Parole document form together then Fill (C) (9) (P) - (still COMBO wont be GUARANTEED)
      • (c)(9) Pending adjustment applicants requesting EAD only
      • (c)(9)(P) Pending adjustment applicants requesting a combo card Eligibility
    • 28 to 31, skip
  • Part 3. Applicant’s Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature
    • Check 1.a
    • Fill 3, 4, 5,
    • 6 skip
    • 7a applicant Signature (including minor)
    • 7b date
  • Part 4. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
    • skip
  • Part 5. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, If Other Than the Applicant
    • if Applicant is ADULT. Else if filling form for child, then Parent’s detail Fill 1-6 and check 7.a and Parent Signature in 8a and date in 8.b.
  • Part 6. Additional Information
    • skip