Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)

Dependent Family Members of Temporary Work Visa Holders

Some dependent family members may be eligible to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (i.e. EAD cards) that give them permission to work in the United States. Eligible family members include dependent spouses of those with temporary nonimmigrant visas (such as E-2, E-3, J-1 or L-1). Spouses and children (under the age of 21) of temporary work visa (H-1B) holders who have an approved I-140 immigrant petition, but are not yet able to immigrate due to backlogged priority dates in their preference category, may also be eligible to apply for employment authorization by submitting Form I-765.

Our office is able to assist with the filing of employment authorization applications on behalf of family members.