Work Permit Fee Calculator

Figuring out what you owe for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application starts with knowing which filing fee attaches to your particular type, and that is exactly what this tool sorts out. Pinning down the cost in advance matters for budgeting and for keeping your immigration case on schedule, particularly because fee structures shift over time. Some adjustments to USCIS fees are expected for 2026, which is why a current reference is worth having on hand.

Behind the scenes, the tool applies conditional logic tied to your eligibility category and to whether Form I-765 is being filed concurrently or on its own. The selected EAD category is matched against the most current USCIS fee schedule for 2026, and the calculation accounts for standard application fees, biometric service fees where they apply, and any fee waivers or exemptions that go with the category you choose.

Fees can change with little advance notice, so confirming the latest schedule directly on the USCIS website before you file is the safest habit. Not every EAD category carries the same fee; certain asylum-based applications, for instance, may be exempt entirely. Selecting the right eligibility category is what keeps you from underpaying or overpaying, either of which can stall or sink an application.