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Glossary

EAD Employment Authorization Document.

An EAD (Form I-766) is a USCIS-issued work permit card, applied for on Form I-765.

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What EAD means

Common EAD routes include a pending I-485, H-4 EAD and OPT for F-1 students.

  • AOS: Form I-485Form I-485 is the application to adjust status to permanent resident (green card) from inside the United States.
  • H-4 Dependent StatusH-4 status covers the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an H-1B holder.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.

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