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Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

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A quick definition of Employment Authorization Document (EAD):

Employment Authorization Document (EAD): An EAD is a document that allows certain people who are not U.S. citizens to work legally in the United States for a specific period of time. This document is also known as a work permit. People who need an EAD include those who are seeking asylum, foreign students, and refugees. To get an EAD, a person must fill out a form called Form I-765 provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

A more thorough explanation:

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit, is a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain non-citizens to work legally in the United States for a specific period of time. People who need an EAD include asylum seekers, foreign students, and refugees.

To obtain an EAD, a person must submit a Form I-765 application provided by the USCIS.

  • An asylum seeker who has filed an application for asylum with the USCIS may apply for an EAD while their application is pending.
  • A foreign student who has completed their studies in the United States and has been offered a job by a U.S. employer may apply for an EAD to work in the U.S. after graduation.
  • A refugee who has been granted asylum in the United States may apply for an EAD to work legally in the U.S.

These examples illustrate how different types of non-citizens may need an EAD to work legally in the United States. Without an EAD, they would not be authorized to work and could face legal consequences.

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