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Optional forms and your preferences, explained
Optional forms and your preferences, explained
Updated over 10 months ago

Form I-765, Work permit: This form is used to apply for an EAD card (employment authorization document) which allows you to work while your petition is pending. We highly recommend you file this form since there is no additional effort or cost involved in filing.

Form I-131, Advance Parole: This form is used to apply for a advance parole document which allows you to travel while your petition is pending. We highly recommend you file this form since there is minimum/no additional effort or cost involved in filing.

G-1145, Text based updates on the status of your application: This form allows you to receive text message updates from USCIS on your petition. These updates could include important things like receipt numbers for your pending petition; having this service can allow you to receive critical updates like your receipt numbers (used for case tracking) weeks in advance of actual mail. We highly recommend you file this form since there is no additional effort or cost involved in filing, text messaging rates may apply.

Note: USAPath team highly recommends you to select "All of the above" so we file all these important form together with your packet.

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