More commonly called a work permit, this is a photo identification card that certain nonimmigrants (foreign-born persons with a temporary right to be in the United States) may apply for in order to sh [..]

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a work permit which is available for spouses of principal visa holders of J-1, A-1, E-1, E-2 and L-1. This is considered almost as flexible as a Green Ca [..]

The card issued by the Citizenship and Immigration Services which permits a foreign national to work legally in the U.S. EADs are a benefit which accompany another status, such as a work visa, or a pending asylum or “green card” application, they cannot be applied for without some underlying immigration status.

A card verifying the legal authorization for an alien to work in the U.S. To be eligible for this card, an individual must fall within one of several categories listed in the immigration laws. These c [..]

The Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) is issued to those aliens who have applied to USCIS and have been granted permission to be lawfully employed in the United States.  Application for the EA [..]

The EAD is a card that is used to prove that a person has permission to work in the US. For example, students with F-1 status must have an EAD if they are working off-campus unless they have permission for curricular practical training (CPT). The EAD is the size of a driver's license, has the person's photo on it and gives the beginning a [..]

A photo identification card issued as Form I-766, evidencing the bearer's authorization to be employed in the United States for a specific duration of time. It is granted based on the filing of U [..]

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is the form which must be completed by certain workers (of which there are more than 40 possible categories), who are not U.S. citizens, to authorize their employment in the United States. Consider, however, United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, lawful temporary residents, refugees, asylees [..]

Also called “EAD”. If an alien posses this card, he is authorized to work without having the employer file a petition for nonimmigrant worker. Make sure the card is valid, however, by checking the exp [..]

The EAD is a work permit available for spouses of principal visa holders of J-1, A-1, E-1, E-2 and L-1. It is considered almost as flexible as a Green Card. You must file a form I-765 in order to rece [..]