FedEx delivered my EAD to the wrong city and it was signed for by an unknown person, so how do I get USCIS to issue a replacement card?

To get a replacement card, you must file a new Form I-765. Because your card is lost, you generally have to pay the filing fee again, unless you qualify for a fee waiver based on your financial situation.

You can cross the worry of an automatic full fee off your list. If paying for this replacement is a financial hardship, USCIS offers a fee waiver you can apply for.

If your Employment Authorization Document is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can request a replacement by filing a new Form I-765. [1]

You must pay the filing fee for this replacement unless you request a fee waiver and USCIS approves it. [1]

You asked if USCIS requires a formal carrier loss report or a police report to waive the replacement fee for a misdelivered card. The provided documents do not state whether these reports are required or accepted for this purpose.

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