Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø routinely hires those working pursuant to a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), however, the VISA Office will not prepare an Application for Employment Authorization () on an employee's behalf. We recommend that employees obtain outside counsel for assistance with the EAD application, if needed.
EADs may be obtained for the following categories of people. This list is not exhaustive:
- J-2 Visa Holders
- Asylees/TPS
- H-4 Spouses (if their H-1B spouse has obtained an approved I-140)
- OPT/STEM OPT (see below)
OPT/STEM OPT
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø routinely hires those on OPT/STEM OPT, which requires a valid EAD. The VISA Office does not assist in preparing and filing the Form I-765. We recommend that employees obtain outside counsel for assistance with the EAD application, if needed.
J-1s From Other Sponsors
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø occasionally hires those on J-1s from other educational institutions and sponsors (such as Fulbright Scholars, etc.). Please seek assistance from your sponsoring organization for any processes that must be completed and/or questions you may have.