Immigration Solutions

H-4 EAD

Who is Eligible for the H-4 EAD

You are eligible if you are the H-4 dependent spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant if your H-1B nonimmigrant spouse:

  • Is the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers; or
  • Has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of the AC21.
  • Under AC21, H-1B nonimmigrants seeking employment-based lawful permanent residence may be eligible to work and remain in the United States beyond the six-year H-1B period of admission limitation.