xander brooks
Can someone on a dependent visa apply for a work permit in the U.S.?
yolanda price
Some dependent visa categories (e.g., H-4 for certain H-1B spouses, L-2 spouses) allow work permit applications.
zachary lane
If eligible, the dependent must apply for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with USCIS.
brooken hayes
Other dependent categories (e.g., F-2 student dependents) are not allowed to work at all.
cameron tate
Unauthorized employment can lead to loss of status and denial of future immigration benefits.
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