Form I-765
I-765 Document ValidationEmployment Authorization Document (EAD)
EAD applications require a valid underlying immigration status and precise eligibility category selection. CIRIS validates I-94 status, category code, photo compliance, and prior EAD continuity.
Required Documents
- ✓Form I-765 (signed, correct eligibility category)
- ✓2 passport-style photos (USCIS compliant)
- ✓Form I-94 — Arrival/Departure Record
- ✓Passport (copy)
- ✓Underlying status evidence (visa, I-485 receipt, etc.)
- ✓Copy of prior EAD (if renewing)conditional
- ✓Form I-485 receipt noticeconditional
What CIRIS Catches
These are the most common issues CIRIS automatically detects in I-765 packets.
High Risk — Needs Immediate Attention
High RiskEligibility
Invalid or incorrect eligibility category code selected on Form I-765
High RiskStatus
I-94 shows immigration status has expired
Medium Risk — Review Recommended
Medium RiskPhotos
Photos don't meet USCIS requirements (size, background, recency)
Medium RiskSupporting
Copy of prior EAD not included with renewal application
Low Risk — Advisory
Low RiskTiming
EAD expiring within 180 days — consider filing renewal sooner to avoid gaps
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