EAD

Employment Authorization Document is a general term describing the documentation which evidences a person's right to work. EAD's are given during many statuses and processes such as A , E, F-1 visa, G, J-2, K, L-2 etc. and adjustment of status.

Starting Business on I-485 EAD

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Question details

1. Am I allowed to open a corporation and run a business on GC-EAD?<br>
2. If no, can I still work on a 1099 and file my taxes or do I have to be on a W-2 for an employer?

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Video Trascript

1. Sure you can. You can work for yourself, you can do multiple jobs as long as you have an EAD.

FAQ Transcript

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Termination of the Categorical Parole Programs for Certain Individuals Present in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Effective immediately, the categorical CNMI parole programs are terminated. This affects USCIS parole programs for immediate relatives of U.S.

USCIS to Recall 800 Incorrectly Printed Employment Authorization Documents

6 years ago By Chief Editor

On June 21, 2018, USCIS will begin recalling approximately 800 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that were issued in conjunction with Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, which were granted by USCIS asylum officers. The cards contain a production error that transposed the first and last names of the individuals receiving the EADs. These cards were mailed to recipients in April and May 2018.

Automatic Termination of Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students If They Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level

6 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS reminds F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) that transferring to another school or beginning study at another educational level (for example, beginning a master’s program after completing a bachelor’s degree) automatically terminates their OPT as well as their corresponding employment authorization document (EAD).

April 12, 2018, Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

6 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Green Card

Substantial transcription for video

Discussion Topics: - AOS status through EB3 category - E2 Visa (Visa for Australian Citizens only) with spouse on E2D (E2 Dependent) with work not allowed - Dependant EAD (C36) - NOID in H1B-Extension - carrying green card while going to office, shopping, library etc.

Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), October 19, 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Citizenship and Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Green Card

Substantial transcription for video

Discussion Topics, Thursday 19 October 2017:

FAQ: Pros and cons of adjustment of status and consular processing for green card || Applying for green card while holding H-4 status; applying for green card and permanent residence for another country simultaneously ||Changing status from tourist or business visa (B1 or B2) within the United States|| How to read the visa bulletin? || What type of questions can be asked in consular or adjustment of status interview for employment based applicants || Effect of a speeding ticket on green card or naturalization/citizenship || Effect of moving abroad while still on H-1B visa || Denial of H-1B on Level 1 wage issue || Doing business on H-4 EAD. Other: Family-based green card for an H-1B holder || Filing concurrent H-1B for family-owned business || Relationship between maintaining US permanent residence and expiration of green card || I-94 correction through the CBP || H-4 visa/status issues || H-1B laid off || H-4 EAD to H-1 || H-4 EAD issues, etc.

USCIS Makes Additional Data on Employment-Based Visa Programs Available in Support of ‘Hire American’ Executive Order

7 years ago By Chief Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has posted additional data about the agency’s employment-based visa programs on its website.

New USCIS Form Streamlines Process to Obtain a Work Authorization Document and Social Security Number Simultaneously

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date: Oct. 2, 2017

Transfer from H-1 (with I-140 approved) to H-4 EAD

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Question details

I have approved I-140 with company A and my wife has her I-140 approved or over 2 years. I'm planning to move to H4 EAD. Can I file for H4 and H4 EAD concurrently? What would happen to my earlier I-140 and also to the GC process if I am on H4?

You can most definitely file H-4 and EAD together. Your green card process can continue even though you have changed your status.

FAQ Transcript

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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), July 27, 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Green Card

Form I-485

Substantial transcription for video

Discussion Topics, Thursday 27 July 2017:
FAQ: Does H-4 require a prior USCIS approval for visa stamping? ||I-485 applicant holding multiple jobs on EAD

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