U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Edition Edition 08/21/25 (OMB 1615-0040, expires 08/31/2027) 1 page

Form I-765WS — Form I-765 Worksheet

The one-page USCIS worksheet that shows your economic need to work, filed with Form I-765 for DACA and deferred action work permits.

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What is Form I-765WS?

Form I-765WS, the Form I-765 Worksheet, is a one-page form from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The form says you must complete it if you apply for employment authorization in category (c)(14), deferred action, or (c)(33), Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), so that USCIS can decide whether you have an economic need to work.

It asks for three figures, your current annual income, your current annual expenses and the total current value of your assets, plus an optional explanation of your financial situation. You only give your own finances: the form says you don't need to include other household members' information. Supporting evidence isn't required, but USCIS will review any documents you send.

FileIt asks the worksheet's questions in plain English and prints your answers on the official USCIS PDF, with accented names printed correctly. Your name comes from the People records in your vault, and the finished worksheet is saved to the person's folder, next to the Form I-765 it goes with. FileIt never files anything with USCIS.

Who fills it
Anyone applying for an EAD under category (c)(14) or (c)(33), with their Form I-765.
Given to
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), together with your Form I-765.
Length
One page: your name, three amounts and an optional explanation.
Signature
The worksheet has no signature line. You sign the Form I-765 it goes with.
Edition
08/21/25 (OMB No. 1615-0040, expires 08/31/2027)
Agency
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security

Who needs to fill out Form I-765WS?

  • DACA requestors and recipients applying for a work permit under category (c)(33). The USCIS Form I-765 page lists the worksheet among the documents you must submit for DACA.
  • People with deferred action applying for employment authorization under category (c)(14).
  • Not needed for other I-765 categories, such as (c)(9) for a pending green card or (c)(8) for a pending asylum case, unless USCIS asks for it.

When to use Form I-765WS

  • Every time you file a Form I-765 in category (c)(14) or (c)(33), including a renewal.
  • With the same edition of Form I-765 that USCIS currently accepts. As of October 2026 the USCIS Form I-765 page accepts the 08/21/25 edition, the edition this worksheet carries.

What you need before you start

  • Your full legal name, as on your Form I-765.
  • Your current annual income, from all sources, in U.S. dollars.
  • Your current annual expenses, such as rent, utilities, food, transport, school and medical costs.
  • The total current value of your assets, such as savings and property.
  • Optional: a short explanation of your financial situation or your economic need to work, and any documents you want USCIS to review.

What’s on Form I-765WS

The 2025 edition has 1 page. FileIt asks for it in 3 parts:

  1. Part 1. Your full nameApplicant
  2. Part 2. Financial informationApplicant
  3. Part 3. ExplanationApplicant

How to fill out Form I-765WS, step by step

1 Part 1. Your Full Name

Enter your family name, given name and middle name, the same way as on your Form I-765.

2 Part 2. Financial Information

Give your current annual income, your current annual expenses and the total current value of your assets, in dollars. Enter 0 if you have none. Only your own figures are needed, not your household's.

3 Part 3. Explanation

Optional. Explain your current financial situation or why you need to work, for example the costs you can't cover without a job. The form has a short column on the left and a longer one on the right; FileIt prints the left one first and checks that your text fits.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving the worksheet out of a (c)(33) DACA or (c)(14) work permit filing.
  • Including other household members' income or assets when they aren't needed.
  • Leaving an amount blank instead of entering 0.
  • Using a name that doesn't match the Form I-765 it goes with.

After you fill it out

Print the worksheet and put it with your signed Form I-765 and the rest of your filing, as the USCIS Form I-765 page and instructions describe. FileIt does not submit it for you.

Keep FileIt's copy in your vault with the Form I-765. When your EAD arrives, add it to the vault and set an expiry reminder so you can file the renewal in time.

Fill out Form I-765WS online with FileIt

  1. Pick the person. Choose someone from People and FileIt fills in their name, date of birth, address and other details it already knows.
  2. Answer plain-language questions. One part of the form at a time, with the official help text beside each question — 8 fields in all. Your answers save as you go.
  3. Check the live preview. Watch your answers land on the real U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form, and let FileIt do any worksheet arithmetic.
  4. Generate the official PDF. FileIt prints your answers into the agency’s own PDF and files it in that person’s folder in your vault.

FileIt fills the form — it never files or submits anything for you. Deliver the finished form to whoever asked for it, the way the form’s instructions say.

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Form I-765WS: frequently asked questions

Can I fill out Form I-765WS online with FileIt?

Yes. FileIt asks the worksheet's questions and prints your answers on the official USCIS PDF. It is available on every FileIt account, including the free plan. You then print it and file it with your Form I-765.

Who has to file the I-765 Worksheet?

The form says you must complete it if you apply for employment authorization under category (c)(14), deferred action, or (c)(33), DACA.

Do I need to include my family's income?

No. The form says you don't need to include other household members' financial information to establish your own economic necessity.

Do I have to send proof of my income and expenses?

No. The form says supporting evidence isn't required, but USCIS will accept and review any documentation you submit.

Does the worksheet need a signature?

No. Form I-765WS has no signature line. You sign the Form I-765 that it goes with.

Official sources

FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-25.

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