This information is for people who are afraid to return to their country and applied for asylum in the United States. You can apply for a work permit about 5 months after you apply for asylum. The work permit application is free. The application form is online or on paper at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Go to the Asylum Seekers Advocacy Project (ASAP) website to learn how to apply for a work permit. ASAP can help you understand how to help yourself.
Last Reviewed: July 9, 2024