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Work Permit for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouses (Form I-765V)

Apply for work authorization under INA 106.

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Estimated fee

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Typical timeline

6 to 12 months

Category

Humanitarian

Who qualifies

Spouse of an A, E-3, G, or H visa holder who experienced battery or extreme cruelty by the principal spouse and currently lives in the U.S.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Confirm Visa Category and Marriage

    Ensure your spouse holds valid or qualifying A, E-3, G, or H status and verify your legal marriage.

    Watch out: Divorcing before filing can affect eligibility if not tied to abuse.
    Common rejection reason: Filing under an ineligible nonimmigrant visa category.
  2. 2

    Compile Abuse and Presence Evidence

    Gather police reports, medical files, affidavits, and proof of your continuous physical presence in the U.S.

    Watch out: Keep all sensitive records in a safe location away from the abuser.
    Common rejection reason: Insufficient documentation proving qualifying battery or cruelty.
  3. 3

    Complete Form I-765V

    Fill out the application fully, providing a safe mailing address for government notices.

    Watch out: Do not use a shared address where the abuser could intercept mail.
    Common rejection reason: Missing original signatures or leaving mandatory fields blank.
  4. 4

    Submit and Attend Biometrics

    Mail the packet to the designated USCIS address and attend your scheduled fingerprint appointment.

    Watch out: Missing a biometrics appointment can cause automatic denial.
    Common rejection reason: Mailing your packet to the wrong USCIS service center.

Documents you'll need

  • Proof of Qualifying Spousal Status and Marriage

    Marriage certificate and documents showing spouse's A, E-3, G, or H visa status.

    Note: Secondary evidence accepted if primary records are inaccessible due to abuse.

  • Evidence of Abuse

    Police reports, court protective orders, medical evaluations, or sworn witness statements.

    Note: USCIS accepts any credible evidence of battery or extreme cruelty.

  • Proof of Physical Presence

    Leases, utility bills, or bank statements showing you reside in the U.S.

    Note: Must confirm current U.S. residence at the time of filing.

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