What is employment authorization in the United States for immigrants, and how can individuals determine whether they are eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)?

Employment authorization allows certain noncitizens in the United States to work legally while their immigration status or application is pending. Many individuals apply for an Employment Authorization Document by filing Form I-765 with USCIS. Eligibility depends on the person’s immigration category, such as asylum applicants, adjustment of status applicants, Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries, or certain students with authorized employment programs.