My husband is on H-1B in the US; as an Indian dependent on H-4, can I get an EAD to work legally in 2026 amid renewal delays? | Immigration Question

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Noah Desai

Posted 9 days ago

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My husband is on H-1B in the US; as an Indian dependent on H-4, can I get an EAD to work legally in 2026 amid renewal delays?

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Sophia Turner

Answered 9 days ago

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Yes, if he has I-140 approved- apply I-765 for H-4 EAD ($520 fee), but USCIS backlogs (11M cases) cause 6-12 month waits, risking gaps in work authorization.

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