Employment Authorization Document

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit, proves that a foreign national is allowed to work in the United States. It is available to certain categories of non-immigrants, such as those with pending adjustment of status applications, refugees, asylees, TPS beneficiaries, and certain students. Employers must verify the EAD (Form I-766) to ensure the employee is authorized to work. It is typically valid for 1 or 2 years and is renewable.