Employment Authorization Document (EAD)An EAD, employment authorization document or employment EAD Application ProcessThe process to obtain your employment authorization document is outlined below.1. File EAD Application.E-file I-765 your application online, orDownload and Complete Form I-765. Mail a paper application at the filing address associated with the corresponding eligibility category. (H4 EAD applicants may not e-file. They may only submit a paper application). Use this Checklist for Form I-129F (Alien Fiancu00e9/K-1)2. Pay EAD Fees.If you e-file your employment authorization document application, you must pay the EAD card fee by credit card, debit card, or electronic transfer of funds from a checking or savings account from a US bank.If you mail your application, pay the fee by check or money order.3. Submit Required EAD DocumentsDownload this checklist to make sure you have all the required documents to sent. Do not set the checklist along with the application - Checklist for Form I-129F (Alien Fiancu00e9/K-1)Two identical color photographs as per the acceptable specifications. If you are E-Filing Form I-765, you do not need to submit paper photographs. However, you will need to go to a USCIS Application Support Center for the electronic capture of a photograph, fingerprints, and signature.Copy of your current passportCopy of the USCIS Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Document, issued to you when you entered the USCopy of L1 petition I-94 as evidence that you are a spouse of the principal L1 visa holderLearn more about EAD, by clicking here