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I-765 Document Checklist for OPT and STEM OPT (2026)
What to put in your I-765 packet for pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Updated for April 2026.
By Michal
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I-765Fees
I-765 Premium Processing for OPT: Is It Worth $1,780?
As of March 1, 2026, premium processing on Form I-907 runs $1,780 for OPT applicants. Here is how to decide if it is worth paying.
By Michal
I-765Guide
OPT Unemployment Rules: The 90-Day and 150-Day Limits Explained
By Michal
I-765Guide
I-765 OPT Application Guide 2026: F-1 Work Authorization
A current, screen-by-screen walkthrough for F-1 students filing Form I-765 for pre-completion, post-completion, or STEM OPT in 2026.
By Michal
J-2I-765
J2 EAD After Divorce: What Happens to Your Work Authorization
If your marriage to a J-1 visa holder is ending, your work permit is at risk. Here's what happens to your J-2 EAD after divorce.
By Alicja
J-2I-765
J-2 Dependent Child EAD: Requirements and How to Apply
Your J-2 child can legally work in the U.S. with an EAD. Here's what parents need to know about age rules, eligibility, and the filing process.
By Michal
H-4I-765
Will H-4 EAD Be Cancelled? Complete 2026 Policy Tracker
The H-4 EAD program is still active, and the rescission proposal is further from happening than most headlines suggest.
By Alicja
J-2I-765
J2 EAD Multiple Jobs: Can You Work for Multiple Employers?
Your J-2 EAD does not tie you to one employer. Here is what federal regulations actually say about working multiple jobs simultaneously.
By Michal
J-2I-765
J2 EAD vs L2 EAD: Key Differences Explained
J-2 dependents must file Form I-765 and wait for approval. L-2 spouses can work immediately upon admission. Here's why these paths differ.
By Alicja
H-4I-765
H-4 EAD and the I-140: What Happens When the Petition Changes
Every I-140 scenario mapped to your H-4 EAD eligibility, from withdrawal to porting to denial.
By Michal
H-4I-765
H-4 EAD Premium Processing and Expedite: All Options in 2026
Premium processing isn't available for H-4 EAD. But there are six other ways to speed up your work permit, from free to $10,000+.
By Alicja
H-4I-765
H-4 EAD Denied: 9 Common Reasons and Exactly How to Respond
Your H-4 EAD application was denied. Here's why it happened, what you can do about it, and whether you should refile or file a motion.
By Alicja
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