How to apply for a work permit ONLINE as an asylum seeker

En Español: https://youtu.be/T3jDqTkTrF8 This video shows how to apply for a work permit ONLINE if you are requesting asylum and have already submitted an asylum application (Form I-589). If you want to apply BY MAIL instead, you can watch this video: https://youtu.be/BZ2SOUPbcZY Learn more about the online work permit application: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/online-work-permit-application/. 0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - Should I file for my work permit online or by mail? 1:23 - When can I apply for my first work permit as an asylum seeker? 1:45 - What is the cost to apply for a work permit as an asylum seeker? 2:31 - First steps: Creating a USCIS account and logging in 4:10 - Starting the work permit application, Form I-765 6:17 - Navigating within the form 7:45 - The “Basis of eligibility” section 8:42 - The “Reason for applying” section 10:41 - The “About you” section 21:32 - The “Evidence” section 28:58 - The “Additional information” section 29:24 - The “Review and submit” section 31:36 - After you submit the online application 32:11 - How do I apply for a work permit for my spouse or child? 32:51 - Learn more *Frequently asked questions and answers about work permits: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/ *Learn how to renew a work permit: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#renew *Other kinds of work permits not based on asylum: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#other *Video: How to prepare a paper work permit application to file by mail: https://youtu.be/BZ2SOUPbcZY?feature=shared *Filing fee to renew your work permit: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#renew-fee *Instructions for requesting to waive fees to renew your work permit: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#fee-waiver *Video: The asylum clock - the 150 days before you can apply for a work permit: https://youtu.be/fDIdvjNWyRs?feature=shared *How to create a USCIS online account: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/how-to-create-a-uscis-online-account *Technical support for USCIS online account (like if you need to reset a password or you are locked out): https://my.uscis.gov/account/v1/needhelp *Biometrics appointments for fingerprints: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-biometrics/ *How to find your A Number: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-general-orientation/#a-number *What to do if ICE has your passport: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/faqs-ice-isap/#took-passport *Certificate of translation for documents: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Certificate-of-Translation-TEMPLATE.pdf *Applying for a work permit for your spouse or child: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/work-permits/#apply-minor *Find legal assistance: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/find-help/. *For more information, visit the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s website at: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/. Note: This information is for individuals seeking asylum in the United States and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.