I-765 now requires that we send a copy of our passport?

Battitude2 · 10-16-2019, 02:32 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm filling out my renewal forms, and I came across this when completing the I-765 (it's listed in the instructions document):

3. You must submit the following documents.

A. A copy of at least one of the following documents: Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record (front and back), a printout of your electronic Form I-94 from www.cbp.gov/i94, passport, or other travel document. If you are filing Form I-765 under the (c)(9) category, copies of any of the above are not required.

B. A copy of your last EAD (front and back).

C. Photographs

I have never submitted a copy of my passport for a renewal app before. I have a passport, so it's not a problem. But this is actually a change from the normal application package in my experience. Is everyone now submitting copies of their passport?

Pianoswithoutfaith · 10-16-2019, 03:10 AM

We are c22 so we don’t need that. Just an ID or EAD is fine

Whatever ID you used for the initial

Pianoswithoutfaith · 10-16-2019, 03:14 AM

Wait
C33

JJ Glo · 10-16-2019, 09:22 AM

I don't remember seeing that before.

LMM · 12:31 PM

No, we are not required to send that.

Quote:

B. A copy of your last EAD (front and back). If you were not previously issued an EAD, you must submit a copy of a government-issued identity document (such as a passport) showing your picture, name, and date of birth;
a birth certificate with photo ID; a visa issued by a foreign consulate; or a national ID document with photo
and/or fingerprint. The identity document photocopy must clearly show your facial features and contain your biographical information.
NOTE: If you are filing under the (c)(33) category, you are not required to submit additional documentation beyond what you submit with Form I-821D under 2. What documents do you need to provide to prove identity in the Evidence for Initial Requests Only section of the Form I-821D Instructions.

I-821D under 2

Submit copies of any of the following:
A. Passport;
B. Birth certificate accompanied by photo identification;
C. Any national identity document from your country of origin bearing your photo and/or fingerprint;
D. Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and photograph (e.g., EADs, visas, driver’s licenses, non-driver cards);
E. Any school-issued form of identification with photo;
F. Military identification document with photo;
G. State-issued photo ID showing date of birth; or
H. Any other document with photo that you believe is relevant.
NOTE: Expired documents are acceptable.

So, based on the above... a front/back copy of EAD and driver's license should suffice.

Battitude2 · 10-16-2019, 01:07 PM

What confuses me is that what you highlighted is under item B which refers to the EAD. The passport requirement is under item A. Therefore, is it a different requirement? Can the exception for item B apply to item A?

Afridi786 · 10-16-2019, 02:39 PM

I sent a copy of my I-94. The instructions made it seem that was required.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 10-16-2019, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battitude2

What confuses me is that what you highlighted is under item B which refers to the EAD. The passport requirement is under item A. Therefore, is it a different requirement? Can the exception for item B apply to item A?

It honestly not confusing at all

What do you use for you initially application? Whatever you used you should use again

Manhattan2017 · 10-23-2019, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMM

No, we are not required to send that.

So, based on the above... a front/back copy of EAD and driver's license should suffice.

Also had the SAME question.

EAD form seems to have gotten a bit longer than last time...

I overstayed my visa --> Undocumented so I DO have a copy of my expired visa/I-94.
Should I send that in? Or leave that section blank?
I dont see that it's absolutely necessary since I already have DACA 821 c33

someone please advise. Thank you

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I-765 now requires that we send a copy of our passport?