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Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuideTips for completing the “Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765)1. Make sure to use the current version of the Form I-765 found on the USCIS website. Do not update or reuse a previously submitted I-765.USCIS will reject or deny prior editions of Form I-765 it receives.2. To complete the form, type or print legibly in black ink.3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you, type or print “N/A” for “Not Applicable” unless otherwisedirected. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none, type or print “None” unless otherwise directed.4. Make sure to include all pages of the Form I-765 in your filing, even if the responses on those pages are not applicable to your situation.USCIS will deny or reject the application if it does not contain all pages.5. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application or you have space issues on any section, use the space providedin Part 6. Additional Information (Page 7) or attach a separate sheet of paper.**Please note that the Form I-765 Guide should not be considered legal advice. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ultimatelyprovides the decision on your OPT application.Helpful Resources U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. You may find the following resources here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-765 Form I-765, current version Instructions for Form I-765 (if you need further explanation to complete parts of this form) I-765 Worksheet Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss1 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuidePart 1. Reason for Applying:1.a. Check the box “Initialpermission to acceptemployment” for Pre & PostCompletion OPT1.b. Check this box if you lostyour EAD card and applying fora new cad. (**NOT DUE to USCISerror., If USCIS error, contact ISSS)1.c. Check this box if you areapplying for STEM OPT Extension.Part 2. Information About You:1.a.-1.c. Enter your namesexactly as they appear on yourForm I-20ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isssMake sure you use thecurrent version found onthe USCIS website andconfirm the correct editiondate found on the bottomleft of the page. Thisinformation is all found onthe USCIS website.Leave BLANKProvide all other names youhave ever used, includingaliases, maiden name, andnicknames. Enter “N/A” or “NotApplicable” in each box if notapplicable.** Note: Full NameIf your full name does not fit inthe box, write your full name onpage 7 of the I-765 (Part 6.Additional Information). After areceipt number is received, ane-request athttps://egov.uscis.gov/erequest/Intro.do can besubmitted to ensure USCIS hasthe full name in their systems.2 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuideYour U.S. Mailing AddressSocial Security (#13.a and 13.b. )Answer ‘Yes’ if you have beenissued a Social Security Number(SSN), complete 13.b. and skipitems 14-17.This is the address where you willreceive all correspondencefrom USCIS. Please be sure thatthis address is valid for at least 4months in the future. You may lista U.S. Post Office address (POBox) if that is how you receiveyour mail.Answer ‘Yes’SSNif youhavebeen issued aOPTIONAL:(#14- #17)SSNandprovideyourSSNin #9.b.If you do not have a SSN orneed areplacement Social Security cardand would like to be issued a SSN orreplacement card (will arrive about2-4 weeks after your EAD approval),answer ‘Yes’ to items 14 and 15.Complete the information in items16.a.-17.b.5.a. If you are using your ownaddress, enter “N/A”. If you usesomeone else’s address, enterthe person’s name in item “InCare of Name”.U.S. Physical AddressIf you check “Yes” in item 6,enter “N/A” in item 7.a. andleave blank in items 7.b-7.e.If you do not wish to be issued aSSN or a replacement SocialSecurity card, answer ‘No’ to item14 and skip items 15-17.b.9. You will only have this numberif you previously filed anapplication using the USCISonline filing system. If you did not,which is the case for moststudents, then this is left blank.If you check “No” in item 6,complete in items 7.a.-7.d.8. If you were issued an EADcard, type or print it in thisspace. If you were issued morethan one EAD card, enter ANumber (listed as the “USCIS #”)listed on the most recent EADcard in item 8 and provide allother number(s) in Part 6Additional Information. If you donot have an A-Number or if youcannot remember it, leave thisspace blank.12. If you have ever applied for OPTpreviously, check “Yes”, completePart 6 Additional Information andprovide copies of your previousEADs. If EADs unavailable, explain inPart 6. If you do not have an ANumber or if you cannot rememberit, leave this space blank.Refer to the USCIS I-765Instructions “Item Number 9” onpage 21 for guidance.ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss3 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 Guide21.a. Form I-94 NumberUse your I-94 number, which canbe found here:www.cbp.gov/i9421.c. If you used a traveldocument (not a passport) totravel to the United States, entertravel document number here.If you entered a passportnumber in 21.b., write “N/A”22. Enter the last date youentered the U.S. It is usually thedate stamped in your passportin your most recent entrance tothe U.S.23-25 Use your I-94 Information.You may also refer to your mostrecent I-94 stamp in yourpassport.Enter your SEVIS ID numberwhich can be found on the topleft of your most recent Form I20.If you were issued more thanone SEVIS number, enter otherSEVIS number(s) in Part 6Additional Information.ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss27. Eligibility CategoryPre-Completion OPT:(c)(3)(A)Post-Completion OPT:(c)(3)(B)24-Month STEM Extension:(c)(3)(C)** Note: If you have previouslyapproved for CPT, please listyour CPT approvals in Part 6Additional Information.28-28.c. (c)(3)(C)EligibilityCategory ONLY:For STEM EXTENSIONapplicants only28.a. Enter the degree forwhich you are requesting theSTEM extension (Bachelor,Master, Doctorate, etc.)28.b. Enter your employer’sname as listed in E-Verify28.c. Enter your employer’s EVerify Company IdentificationNumber (usually 4-7 digits).Please note that the E-Verifynumber is NOT the employer’sEIN (9 digits) that was listed onthe Form I-983.Leave BLANK4 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuidePart 3. Applicant’s Statement:1.a. Select the boxapplicable to your situation.If you check 1.a., enter“N/A” in the text boxes foritems 1.b. and 2.Leave BLANKProvide your daytimetelephone number, mobilenumber (if not already yourdaytime telephone number),and email address. Your emailaddress can be your Stevensemail address or a personalemail address you use.Leave BLANKISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss5 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuideMake sure to sign here inblue or black ink within thebox since USCIS will scan yoursignature for your EAD.E-signatures or typewrittennames are not acceptable,and applications can berejected or denied if an esignature or typewrittenname is provided.Page #5: Part 4. Interpreter’sContact Information,Certification, and Signature**NOTE: Enter “N/A” or “NotApplicable” in each box ifyou have completed theForm I-765 yourself.NOTE: USCIS will reject yourapplication if there is nosignature at all!ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss6 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuidePage #6: Part 5. ContactInformation,Declaration, andSignature of the PersonPreparing thisApplication, If OtherThan the Applicant**NOTE: Enter “N/A” or“Not Applicable” ineach box if you havecompleted the Form I765 yourself.Make sure to include thispage, page 6, and page 7(explained on next page),even if these pages are notapplicable to your situation.ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss7 Page

Stevens Institute of Technology International Student & Scholar ServicesForm I-765 GuidePart 6. Additional InformationPlease complete Part 6, if applicable,1. All Previous Optional Practical Training (OPT) Approvals2. All Previous SEVIS ID(s)3. All Previous Curricular Practical Training (CPT) ApprovalsExample for Previous OPT:List all past OPT approvalsExample for Previous CPT:List all past CPT approvals Page Number: 2 Part Number: 2 Item Number: 12 Page Number: 3 Part Number: 2 Item Number: 27OPT Work AuthorizationSEVIS NumberOPT Start and End DatesDegree Level (i.e. Bachelor’s,Master’s, Ph.D.)CPT Work AuthorizationSEVIS NumberEmployer’s NameCPT Start and End DatesPart Time or Full TimeDegree Level (i.e. Bachelor’s,Master’s, Ph.D.)Example for Previous SEVIS IDs:List all past SEVIS ID numbers Page Number: 3 Part Number: 2 Item Number: 26Previous SEVIS ID NumberSEVIS NumberProgram Start and End DatesDegree Level Degree Level (i.e. Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.)ISSS 1 Castle Point Ter Howe Center 9th Floor Hoboken NJ 07030 P. 201.216.5189 F. 201.216.8333 www.stevens.edu/isss8 Page

Tips for completing the "Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) 1. Make sure to use the current version of the Form I-765 found on the USCIS website. Do not update or reuse a previously submitted I-765. USCIS will reject or deny prior editions of Form I-765 it receives. 2. To complete the form, type or print legibly in black .