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USCIS will start accepting H4 EAD applications on MAY 26th 2015.
1) Who may apply for H4 EAD?
Conditions to get work authorization under new rule –
Approved I-140 – H–1B non-immigrants must be the principal beneficiaries of an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I–140), or
H1B Visa extended beyond 6 years – Have been granted H– 1B status in the United States under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000, as amended by the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act
Revised rule makes certain class of H-4 dependent spouses (explained above) eligible to request employment authorization from USCIS. Aliens within this class would only be authorized for employment following approval of their Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) by USCIS and receipt of an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) (“EAD”).
2) What supporting documents should I submit in support of my application?
H-4 dependent spouse covered by this rule should include with his or her Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) evidence demonstrating that –
· The spousal relationship – Proof of Marriage
· He or she is currently in H-4 status and that the principal H-1B is the beneficiary of an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker or has been provided H-1B
(Revision of form I-765 is in progress. Revised form I-765 would list the primary evidentiary documents to be submitted along with the form I-765)
The Shah Peerally Law Group PC will start accepting cases where an H4 EAD is required as from end of April 2015 to prepare for the big May 26, 2015. If you need help or want to be on the list please email us at [email protected] or call 510 7425887
1) Who may apply for H4 EAD?
Conditions to get work authorization under new rule –
Approved I-140 – H–1B non-immigrants must be the principal beneficiaries of an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I–140), or
H1B Visa extended beyond 6 years – Have been granted H– 1B status in the United States under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000, as amended by the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act
Revised rule makes certain class of H-4 dependent spouses (explained above) eligible to request employment authorization from USCIS. Aliens within this class would only be authorized for employment following approval of their Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) by USCIS and receipt of an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) (“EAD”).
2) What supporting documents should I submit in support of my application?
H-4 dependent spouse covered by this rule should include with his or her Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) evidence demonstrating that –
· The spousal relationship – Proof of Marriage
· He or she is currently in H-4 status and that the principal H-1B is the beneficiary of an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker or has been provided H-1B
(Revision of form I-765 is in progress. Revised form I-765 would list the primary evidentiary documents to be submitted along with the form I-765)
The Shah Peerally Law Group PC will start accepting cases where an H4 EAD is required as from end of April 2015 to prepare for the big May 26, 2015. If you need help or want to be on the list please email us at [email protected] or call 510 7425887
