how much is a work permit

[AshleyLynn]

In the United States, the cost of a work permit—officially called an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)—is generally $410 for the filing fee. Some applicants must also pay an $85 biometric fee, bringing the total to $495. Certain categories, such as asylum applicants or specific visa holders, may qualify for fee waivers or exemptions.

[MacMary]

The price of a US work permit depends on the applicant’s immigration status. Many family-based, adjustment-of-status, or humanitarian applicants either pay a reduced fee or no fee at all when the EAD is filed together with another application. Others applying separately must pay the standard fee, making personal circumstances a key factor in total cost.

[DiJackson]

Beyond the USCIS filing fee, the real cost of obtaining a US work permit may include legal assistance, document preparation, and renewal fees. Attorney costs can range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars. While the government fee is fixed, planning ahead helps applicants manage additional expenses and avoid delays or reapplication costs.