I-765V

Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

Agency
USCIS
Revision
Edition 01/20/25
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232
Pages
7
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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Form I-765V: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse, lets certain abused nonimmigrant spouses request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The USCIS page says it is for a person who is, or was, the abused spouse of a nonimmigrant admitted in A, E-3, G or H status, and who accompanied or later joined that spouse in the United States.

The instructions say the form is filed under INA section 106, added by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, when the applicant or the applicant's child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.

USCIS says employment authorization is granted for a limited time, does not establish eligibility for or extend lawful status, and has no effect on immigration status. The form covers initial requests, replacement cards and renewals.

Top of page 1 of Form I-765V: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse, as printed by USCIS

What's on Form I-765V

Part 1: Reason for applying

Initial permission to accept employment, a replacement or correction not due to USCIS error, or a renewal.

Part 2: Information about you

Name, other names, a safe mailing address, U.S. physical address, A-Number, Social Security questions, citizenship, birth details, earlier EAD applications, last arrival, current status and eligibility category.

Part 3: Biographic information

Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye color and hair color.

Part 4: Information about your spouse

The spouse's name, birth details, U.S. address, A-Number, I-94 and passport details, and nonimmigrant status from A-1 to H-3, if known.

Part 5: Marriage information

Current marital status (married, divorced, widowed, separated or marriage annulled) with the related dates and place of marriage.

Parts 6 to 9: Signatures and extra space

The applicant's statement, contact details and signature, the interpreter and preparer sections, and Part 9 for additional information.

How to fill out Form I-765V

  1. 1

    Select one reason in Part 1

    Choose initial permission, a replacement or a renewal. For a renewal, the form says to attach a copy of the previous employment authorization document.

  2. 2

    Give a safe mailing address

    The instructions say a PO Box or the address of a friend, attorney or community-based organization may be used when receiving mail at home does not feel safe. Type or print in black ink.

  3. 3

    Decide on the Social Security questions

    The instructions say Items 8 to 12 are optional. To have the SSA issue a card, answer Yes to Items 9 and 10 and give both parents' birth names.

  4. 4

    Enter one eligibility category in Item 24

    Type (c)(27), (c)(28), (c)(29) or (c)(30). The instructions use (c)(30) as the example for the abused spouse of an H nonimmigrant.

  5. 5

    Fill in your spouse's details if known

    The instructions say to type unknown when an answer is not known, and to give some identifying details so USCIS can try to verify the spouse's status.

  6. 6

    Sign Part 6 in ink

    A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and the instructions say an unsigned application is rejected. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.

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Where to file, evidence and fees

Where to file

The USCIS page lists one address in Minneapolis, Minnesota, marked Attn: I-765V, for U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries.

Fee

The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page (Form G-1055), which can change. Check it on the day you file.

Initial evidence

The USCIS checklist lists evidence of qualifying nonimmigrant status, identity and current nationality, the spouse's status, the relationship to the spouse, the abuse, and two identical color passport-style photographs.

Evidence of abuse

The instructions give examples such as protection orders, police reports, court records, medical records, social services reports, a signed personal statement and third-party affidavits. USCIS applies the any credible evidence standard.

Renewal evidence

The USCIS page lists two photos, proof of current U.S. residence, proof the principal nonimmigrant keeps qualifying status, and earlier INA section 106 employment authorizations. The instructions say abuse evidence is not resubmitted.

Decision

The instructions say an approved EAD is mailed to the safe mailing address or picked up at a USCIS office. A denied Form I-765V cannot be appealed, but a new one can be filed.

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Who files Form I-765V?

  • Spouses of A, E-3, G or H nonimmigrants

    The instructions list four categories for Part 2, Item 24: (c)(27) for the spouse of an A nonimmigrant, (c)(28) for E-3, (c)(29) for G and (c)(30) for H.

  • Current and former spouses

    The instructions cover a current spouse, and a former spouse whose nonimmigrant spouse died or lost status due to domestic violence within 2 years, or whose marriage ended within 2 years with a connection to the abuse.

  • Abuse of the applicant or a child

    The instructions describe battery or extreme cruelty by the nonimmigrant spouse, against the applicant or the applicant's child, during the marriage and after admission in qualifying status.

  • Living in the United States

    The instructions list current residence in the United States, and the form says Form I-765V is filed while in the United States. The instructions also say USCIS denies the application if the applicant remarries before a decision.

  • Renewals and replacements

    The form also covers renewing an EAD and replacing a lost, stolen or damaged card, or one with an error not caused by USCIS. The instructions say a card with a USCIS error is corrected by letter instead.

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Questions about Form I-765V

Who can file Form I-765V?

The USCIS page says it is for a person who is, or was, the abused spouse of a nonimmigrant admitted in A, E-3, G or H status, and who accompanied or later joined that spouse in the United States.

Does an EAD from Form I-765V change immigration status?

No. USCIS says employment authorization is granted for a limited time, does not establish eligibility for or extend lawful status, and has no effect on immigration status.

Can a denied Form I-765V be appealed?

The instructions say a denied Form I-765V cannot be appealed, but a new Form I-765V may be filed.

What if the spouse's status cannot be proven?

The instructions say to give identifying details such as name, place and date of birth, date of entry, I-94 number or employer. USCIS will try to verify the spouse's status in its electronic systems.

What if the card has an error?

If USCIS caused the error, the instructions say to send a letter with the card to the service center that approved the last Form I-765V. Otherwise, a new Form I-765V is filed with the card.

What is the Form I-765V filing fee?

USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The USCIS page points to its Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.