EAD Articles
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EAD Card vs Green Card | Similarities and Differences
Published on April 29, 2025When individuals consider immigrating to the United States, their thoughts usually sway toward a green card. While permanent residency is a common goal, other options are available that would allow you to work in the United States until a green card is issued. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows you to work legally in the…
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Can I Work While Waiting For a Marriage-Based Green Card?
Published on March 26, 2024Obtaining a marriage-based green card is possible by either being the spouse of a U.S. citizen or marrying a lawful permanent resident (LPR) in the U.S. Whichever path you take, the U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse will have to sponsor your green card by submitting an I-130 petition to establish that your marriage is…
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Will the USCIS Know About Unauthorized Employment?
Published on November 11, 2023One of the most explicit immigration laws in the United States is the government’s stance against unauthorized employment. It is a violation of the country’s immigration and labor laws, which can attract heavy punishments. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), unauthorized employment is any labor or service performed for an employer…
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Select Renewal Applications for Employment Authorization to Receive Automatic Extension
Published on October 30, 2023In a statement issued by USCIS on October 27th, the agency announced that select renewal applicants for employment authorization would be eligible for automatic extensions of their expiring employment authorization or EADS while their applications are under review. For those who meet the eligibility criteria, the automatic extension will last 180 days. This extension also…
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Get Form I-765 Approved for Work Permit
Published on April 25, 2023In order to work in the United States, you must obtain the employment authorization document. In order to apply for an EAD, you must first submit Form I-765, which is the application for you to receive your authorization to work in the U.S. Most family members and some green card holders will have to submit…
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EAD vs H-1B: All You Need to Know to Make the Decision
Published on January 16, 2023Globally, a highly sought-after goal is working in the U.S. There are numerous ways to contribute to the American workforce, and the EAD and the H-1B are two. Knowing how these two tools of immigration relate can be vital to your efforts to work in the U.S. Here are the pros and cons of the…