What is EAD?

What is EAD? A guide to U.S. Work Authorization


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Many immigrants come to the USA to work. If you are not a U.S. resident or Permit holder, you should have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Find info on how to look for a work authorization and renew it.


What is an EAD?


An EAD is a Work Authorization Document or work authorization. To work in the United States, you need to be a U.S. citizen, a legal long-term homeowner, or have a work license. An EAD proves you can lawfully work in the United States.


Employers need to examine if you are licensed to work to follow the law and avoid charges. It is common for employers to ask during a job interview, "Are you lawfully licensed to operate in the United States?"


The EAD is not specific to an employer. You can utilize an EAD card to work for any employer in the United States.


EAD card


The EAD card includes your name, picture, alien number, card number, date of birth, fingerprint, and expiration date. You can utilize the card as a type of identification. It is not a valid document to return to the United States. The card is also referred to as an I-766.


Who can get an EAD?


You will need to be in a qualified category to request an EAD.


Some of these consist of:


- Refugee.
- Asylee.
- Humanitarian parole.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
- Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
- DACA.
- VAWA.
- U and T visa.
- Pending asylum (150 days after filing).
- Withholding of deportation or elimination.
- Certain employment-based non-immigrants.