An Employment Authorization Document, commonly known as a work permit, is a card issued by USCIS that grants temporary authorization to work legally in the United States for non-citizens who meet specific criteria.

An EAD is a government-issued card that permits non-citizens to work in the U.S. It is typically available to individuals who are not permanent residents but have been granted authorization to work while their immigration case is pending or under a special status.

The EAD, or work permit, enables eligible foreign nationals who are temporarily in the U.S. to work legally for any employer. Common applicants include those with pending green cards, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, and certain visa holders.