| 1. | What is an Employment Authorization Document? |
| | | | | U.S. employers must check to make sure all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin,
are allowed to work in the U.S. If you are not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to prove that you are eligible to work in the U.S. |
| 2. | What are the categories under which an EAD is issued? |
| | | | | The USCIS issues an Employment Authorization Document in the following categories: |
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| EAD: This document proves you are allowed to work in the U.S. |  | | •
| Renewal EAD: You should apply for an EAD renewal six months before your original EAD expires | |
| • | Replacement EAD: This document replaces a lost, stolen, or mutilated EAD. A replacement EAD also replaces an EAD that was issued with incorrect information, such as a misspelled name |
| | • | Interim EAD: If the USCIS does not approve or deny your EAD application within 90 days, you may request an interim EAD document |
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| 3. | Who is eligible to apply for Employment Authorization Document? |
| | | | | The specific categories that require an Employment Authorization Document include but are not limited
to: | | | | | | |
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