USCIS Form I-765V: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

Edition date

01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: I-765V 3 Intake Way Minneapolis, MN 55438-1455

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-765V by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Initial evidence

Did you provide the following? Evidence of your qualifying nonimmigrant status; A copy of any documentation establishing your identity and current nationality; Evidence of your spouse’s qualifying nonimmigrant status; Evidence of your qualifying relationship to your spouse; Evidence of the abuse; and Two identical color passport-style photographs.

If you are renewing your Employment Authorization Document, did you provide the following? Two identical color passport-style photographs; Evidence of your current residence in the United States; Evidence the principal nonimmigrant maintains valid immigration status under INA section 101(a)(15)(A), (E)(iii), (G), or (H) on the date you filed your renewal application; and Evidence of previous employment authorizations issued under INA section 106.

If you cannot provide copies of the documentation requested above, you must submit a signed statement or any other credible evidence that explains why you cannot provide the documentation.

Special instructions

Employment authorization is a benefit we grant for a limited time and will not establish eligibility for or extend your lawful status in the United States. Receiving an EAD will have no effect on your immigration status.