I-765 EAD Cost Calculator 2026

Step 1 — EAD category

📄 Standalone I-765

💚 Concurrent with I-485 AOS

🛡️ DACA (c33)

🆓 Asylum-based (c8) — renewal

Most nonimmigrant status holders, adjustment applicants (standalone), and employment-based cases use the standard I-765.

Step 2 — Filing method

🖥️ Online (myUSCIS) Save $50

📄 Paper / Mail

Step 3 — Premium processing

Standard processing

⚡ Premium Processing (+$1,780, 30 business days)

Premium Processing is available for certain I-765 categories. USCIS guarantees a decision or action within 30 business days.

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💼 I-765 Filing Fee

$515

Standalone — online filing

ℹ️ Concurrent filing discount: When you file I-765 together with I-485 Adjustment of Status, the fee drops from $515 to $260 — a savings of $255 online or $305 on paper.

⚠️ Asylum c8 EAD: The first EAD for pending asylum applicants (c8) is free. Each renewal after the first costs $520.