Scope and purpose
Eligible applicants use this form to request employment authorization or an employment authorization document. Eligibility is category-specific; filing does not by itself establish permission to work or a lawful immigration status.
Related rules and practical context
An asylum-based request differs from an adjustment-based request. Category codes, filing timing and any extension rules must be checked on the current USCIS guidance. Form I-589 or Form I-485 alone should not be treated as an employment authorization document.