Work Authorization

A job offer got you noticed. The right filing gets you here.
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18+ YEAR | 48+ COUNTRIES | 250+ UNIVERSITIES | 6 SECTORS | IMMIGRATION | INVESTMENT | EDUCATION | TEXAS-BASED |

18+ YEAR | 48+ COUNTRIES | 250+ UNIVERSITIES | 6 SECTORS | IMMIGRATION | INVESTMENT | EDUCATION | TEXAS-BASED |

Overview

What Work Authorization ​Means?

For many immigrants, the ability to work and travel is more than a convenience. It is what allows life to move forward.

Whether you need authorization to accept employment, renew your work permit, or obtain permission to travel while your immigration case is pending, careful preparation is essential. Filing the wrong form, missing a deadline, or overlooking a required document can lead to unnecessary delays, interruptions to employment, or complications with your immigration case.

At MY-VIET, INC., we help individuals and families across all 50 states prepare Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), travel documents, and related applications with care and attention to detail. Every form is reviewed, every supporting document is organized, and every requirement is checked before submission.

This service is commonly used by adjustment of status applicants, DACA recipients, refugees, asylum applicants, and others who need authorization to work or travel while their immigration case is in progress.

Our goal is simple: to help you prepare your application correctly the first time, so you can continue working, traveling, and moving forward with greater confidence.

ELIGIBILITY

Who Qualifies?

Work authorization and travel documents cover a wide range of immigration situations. You may qualify if you are:

  • A green card applicant with a pending adjustment of status case
  • A DACA recipient who needs to renew your Employment Authorization Document
  • An asylum seeker or refugee applying for work or travel authorization
  • A spouse or dependent of a visa holder who needs separate work authorization
  • An H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-2A, H-2B, or TN visa applicant organizing work documents
  • Someone whose EAD was lost, expired, or previously denied
  • Anyone with a pending immigration case who needs to travel internationally

OUR SERVICES

What This Service Includes

We help clients prepare and organize the documents required for work visa and travel document applications with USCIS.

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Form I-765

EAD renewal

before your current card expires

EAD replacement

for lost or damaged cards

Advance Parole

travel document, Form I-131

Combo Card

combining EAD and Advance Parole

Refugee Travel Document

preparation

Re-entry Permit

preparation

H-1B Specialty Occupation

document organization

H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker

preparation

L-1 Intracompany Transfer

document support

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

case organization

TN Visa document preparation

for Canadian and Mexican nationals

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents You May Need

Every case is different. These are examples of documents commonly required for work authorization and travel document applications.

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Current and expired immigration documents
  • USCIS approval or receipt notices
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage or divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-style photos
  • Financial documents showing support or sponsorship
  • Employment records or offer letters
  • Police clearance certificates (for certain visa types)
  • Certified translations of any non-English documents

Common Challenges

We Help You Avoid

Work authorization and travel document applications seem straightforward. They often are not. These are the problems we see most often.

Missing documents.
USCIS requires specific supporting evidence for each application type. A missing document can result in a denial or a Request for Evidence that adds months to your wait time.

Form I-765 has over 30 eligibility categories. Choosing the wrong one is one of the most common reasons for denial.

 

EAD applications currently take three to six months or more. If you file late, you may lose your ability to work legally while you wait.

USCIS may ask for more information before making a decision. If you do not respond completely and on time, your case can be denied.

Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Unofficial or incomplete translations are rejected.

If your green card application is pending and you leave the U.S. without an approved travel document, USCIS can close your case. Many people do not learn this until after the damage is done.

Every family petition tells a family’s story. Our role is to review every form, document, and supporting record carefully so the case is complete, accurate, and well-organized before it is submitted, helping reduce avoidable delays and unnecessary requests for additional evidence.

OUR APPROACH

How We Serve

Every immigration journey is different. Our role is not simply to prepare forms. It is to understand your situation, identify potential issues early, and help you submit a complete, accurate, and well-organized case.

We Listen First

Every case begins with a conversation. We take time to understand your goals, immigration history, family situation, and any circumstances that could affect your case. The more we understand from the beginning, the better we can prepare.

We Identify Challenges Early

We explain your available options, eligibility, required documents, expected timelines, and any challenges we identify. If there is a concern, we believe it is better to discuss it before filing, not after.

We Prepare Your Case Carefully

We organize your forms, supporting documents, certified translations, and evidence to help ensure your application is complete, consistent, and meets current USCIS requirements before submission.

We Stay With You Throughout the Process

Consular processing coordination and NVC document submission supportAfter filing, we help you understand USCIS notices, respond to requests for additional information, and prepare for interviews or the next steps in your immigration process.

We Build Long-Term Relationships

Many clients return for Green Card renewals, removal of conditions, U.S. citizenship, petitions for other family members, or additional immigration services. We are grateful to support families through every stage of their immigration journey.

We Treat This as What It Is.

Immigration is not paperwork. It is one of the biggest decisions of a person's life, one that touches family, safety, and the future. Our goal is simple: help you move forward with clarity, careful preparation, and someone trustworthy beside you at every step.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

About Family Petitions

How long does a work authorization application usually take?
Processing times vary by USCIS workload and your eligibility category. Currently, most EAD applications take three to six months or longer. Filing as early as possible is the best way to avoid a gap in your work authorization.

Some applicants qualify for an automatic extension of up to 540 days if the renewal was filed on time and in the correct category. We confirm whether your situation qualifies and help you document the extension properly for your employer.

Advance Parole is a travel document that lets you leave and re-enter the United States while your immigration case is still pending. If your green card application or certain other benefits are in process, you need this document before any international travel. Leaving without it can result in USCIS closing your case.

A Request for Evidence is not a denial. It means USCIS needs more information before making a decision. The response must be complete, well-organized, and submitted within the deadline. We help you understand exactly what is being asked and prepare a thorough response.

A denial is serious, but the reason matters. Some denials can be addressed by filing again with stronger documentation. Others require a different approach. We review your denial notice carefully and help you understand your options and next steps.

The exact documents depend on your case type and eligibility category. Common items include your current immigration documents, a valid government-issued ID, USCIS notices, passport-style photos, and certified translations of any non-English documents. Book a consultation and we will give you a personalized list based on your situation.

Reasons

Why Families Choose MY-VIET, INC.

Immigration cases are not paperwork. They are years of waiting, family separations, and fear of one small mistake costing everything. We have sat with that fear for 18 years, across thousands of cases, and we know what it does to a person.

  • 18 years across Texas, Florida, and Tennessee immigration offices. We have watched forms, laws, and officers change. That history helps us catch problems before they become denials.
  • We speak your language, and the silence behind it too. The hesitation before someone admits they do not understand. We slow down for that.
  • Three offices, Dallas, Houston, and Vietnam. Trust starts face to face. Clients in all 50 states get the same attention as someone sitting across our desk.
  • The same person stays with your case, start to finish. You will not be passed around.
  • Every form checked, every deadline tracked. One missed date can undo years of work.
  • We tell the truth, even when it is not what you hoped to hear. We do not promise results no one can guarantee.
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Years of Service

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U.S. States

Most of our clients come through referrals. It is something we earn, slowly, over years of showing up for people when it matters most.

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Years of Service

Supporting families and professionals through immigration and international education — one case, one family, one future at a time.

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Countries Served

Traveled not as a tourist but as a student — of how trust is built, how trade moves, and how cultures make decisions.

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Built institutional relationships across the United States and Canada through years of immigration and education work.
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U.S. States

Immigration. Trade. Investment. Education. Social Impact. Media. The common thread: connecting the right people at the right moment.
THE PETITION
Common Situations We Help With
Every family petition begins with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relatives. You file this form with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to formally establish that a qualifying family relationship exists.

A U.S. citizen wants to bring a spouse living abroad to the United States

A green card holder wants to petition for an unmarried child

A U.S. citizen wants to sponsor their parents for permanent residence

A family is unsure which petition to file or which category applies to them

A petition was filed years ago and the family needs help tracking priority dates

A family received a Request for Evidence (RFE) and needs help responding

Someone is preparing for a consular interview at a U.S. embassy abroad

Global Synergy

Coordinated teams in Asia & USA