It is important to confirm that you are eligible to obtain work authorization. To learn more about whether you are eligible, please carefully review the information here.
Once you have confirmed you are eligible to apply for your work authorization, you can learn how to apply for your work permit by watching the videos below (depending upon whether you intend to apply online or by mail):
How to Apply for Work Permit ONLINE as an asylum seeker
How to apply for a Work Permit BY MAIL as an asylum seeker
For additional information and frequently asked questions about work authorization, check out a full list of resources here.
The government’s page (USCIS) with the required forms and instructions is available here.
If you experience delays in getting your work authorization, see what options you may have here.
To learn more about applying for your driver’s licenses, you can watch the video at this link:
Driver’s Licenses for Asylum Seekers.
For information specific to applying for a driver’s license in North Carolina, read more here.
If you requested a social security card through the work permit application, but did not receive the security card after receiving your work permit, you may follow-up with your local Social Security office. For information on how to independently apply for a social security card and number and other frequently asked questions, check out the resources here.
