Please note the information below. USCIS frequently changes the I-765 and the required fees. The chart below is intended to guide you to the correct option. Failure to use the correct I-765 version and correct fee will result in your application being rejected by USCIS.
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Application Postmark* Date |
Form Version Used |
Base I-765 Fee |
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May 29, 2025 and after
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Mailing: Must use 01/20/2025 Edition** Online: USCIS updates portal directly |
$520 (mail) $470 (online) |
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Premium Processing Option starting February 26, 2024*** |
Mailing: Add Form I-907 to your application. You must include this at the time of your mailed application. Online: Add Form I-907 to your USCIS online account. You may add this at the time of the application or later if you want to add Premium Processing. Instructions to do this here. |
$1685 in addition to the fee above |
*Postmarked means the date your mail is stamped by USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc. If applying online, be mindful that USCIS uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and their application system is several hours AHEAD of the Eastern Time Zone (where UMass is located).
**I-765 edition listed in lower left-hand corner
***Determine if you need Premium Processing here (choose Form: I-765, Form Category: Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student, Field Office: Potomac).
This chart will be updated when the edition/fee changes.