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12 Feb 2015

Posted at 15:37h
Now that the long-awaited H-4 EAD rule has been finalized, with an effective date of May 26, 2015, many of the lingering questions regarding eligibility and the application process have been answered. Our newest MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Overview of the New H-4 EAD Rule, should help...

18 Apr 2024

Posted at 07:21hin Employment Based, FAQs, For Individuals, H1B, Resident, Worker
Answer Generally, no. If you are maintaining H1B status, you are not required to start using your EAD, and you can keep the card as a backup. Once you start using your EAD, your H1B status terminates. And, in many, if not most, situations, we...

18 Apr 2024

Posted at 07:18hin Employment Based, FAQs, For Families, H-4 Dependents, H1B, Nonimmigrant Family, Resident, Worker
Answer Unfortunately, the H-4 EAD rule only applies for H-4 spouses. Regardless of the reason behind the request, the USCIS cannot approve an H-4 EAD application filed on behalf of an H-4 dependent child.  (17.Apr.2024) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

01 Feb 2024

Posted at 08:41hin FAQs, For Families, H-4 Dependents, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker
Answer If you are able to return in valid H-4 status, and the H-4 EAD is still valid, it should be possible to resume working on that EAD. (01.Feb.2024) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

20 Dec 2023

Posted at 18:23hin FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker
Answer Unfortunately, if both your I-94 and EAD have expired, you are not allowed to work based on the pending extension. The 180-day extension only applies if the EAD extension is timely filed and the H-4 spouse’s I-94 remains valid. (20.Dec.2023) Sheela Murthy and other...

14 Dec 2023

Posted at 07:16hin FAQs, For Families, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker
Answer There typically is no need to apply for an EAD while in L2S status. There are some relatively unusual scenarios where, perhaps, it would have been best if the L2S spouse had applied for an EAD. But, for most L and E dependent spouses,...

14 Dec 2023

Posted at 07:13hin FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker
Answer An H1B change-of-employer petition ordinarily would not have any direct impact on a spouse’s pending H-4 EAD. (14.Dec.2023) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here.  ...

26 Oct 2023

Posted at 07:32hin FAQs, For Families, Worker
Answer Although the regulations regarding unauthorized employment are not entirely clear, it seems likely that, unless a foreign national has valid work authorization, performing work for a foreign entity while in H-4 status without a valid EEAD would still generally be viewed as unauthorized employment...

05 Oct 2023

Posted at 08:39hin FAQs, For Families, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker
Answer No. While there is a rule that allows certain categories of nonimmigrant workers to continue working for the same employer for up to 240 days based on a timely-filed petition to extend status, that rule does not apply to H-4/EAD extension applications. (05.Oct.2023) Sheela...