How to get an H4 EAD or How How to get an H4 EAD or How to Apply for an H4 work to Apply for an H4 work

permit?permit?

By Attorney Shah PeerallyBy Attorney Shah Peerallywww.PeerallyLaw.comwww.PeerallyLaw.comPhone (510) 742 5887Phone (510) 742 5887

What is the H4 EAD?What is the H4 EAD?

USCIS announced that as from May 26, USCIS announced that as from May 26, 2015, some individuals who are on H4 2015, some individuals who are on H4 visa will be eligible to file for a work permit visa will be eligible to file for a work permit also know as an EAD.also know as an EAD.

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Who is eligible to file for an H4 EAD?Who is eligible to file for an H4 EAD? The H4 visa holders who are eligible to file for an EAD The H4 visa holders who are eligible to file for an EAD

are:are:

Those whose spouses are with an Approved I-140 – Those whose spouses are with an Approved I-140 – H–H–1B non-immigrants must be the principal beneficiaries of 1B non-immigrants must be the principal beneficiaries of an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I–140), I–140),

OROR

Those whose spouses are H1B Visa extended beyond 6 Those whose spouses are H1B Visa extended beyond 6 years years – Have been granted H– 1B status in the United – Have been granted H– 1B status in the United States under the American Competitiveness in the States under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000, as amended by the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000, as amended by the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act. Authorization Act.

How to apply for an H4 EAD?How to apply for an H4 EAD?

The H4 EAD or work permit is not The H4 EAD or work permit is not automatic. Therefore one has to apply for automatic. Therefore one has to apply for it. The next slides will cover some of the it. The next slides will cover some of the steps to apply for this H4 EAD.steps to apply for this H4 EAD.

Step One – H4 EAD application.Step One – H4 EAD application.

Be on an H4 visa or change status to H4 Be on an H4 visa or change status to H4 visa. This can be done either:visa. This can be done either:

1. Filing a change of status form I-539; or1. Filing a change of status form I-539; or2. Consular processing and getting an H4 2. Consular processing and getting an H4

status at the port of entry.status at the port of entry.

Step Two – application for H4 EAD.Step Two – application for H4 EAD.

File the form I-765 authorization for the File the form I-765 authorization for the work permit (EAD) with the prescribed work permit (EAD) with the prescribed filing fees. As per May 26 2015, the fees filing fees. As per May 26 2015, the fees will be $380.will be $380.

Note that since the law is new it is Note that since the law is new it is recommended to have a lawyer handle the recommended to have a lawyer handle the case. You can call our office at 510 742 case. You can call our office at 510 742 5887 or email 5887 or email info@peerallylaw.cominfo@peerallylaw.com for for help.help.

Step Three – of application of H4 Step Three – of application of H4 EAD. Supporting Documents.EAD. Supporting Documents.

To support the application of H4 EAD, USCIS will To support the application of H4 EAD, USCIS will require among other things:require among other things:

Proof of Marriage to the H1B visa holderProof of Marriage to the H1B visa holder The H1B holder has an approved I-140 The H1B holder has an approved I-140

petition or is under AC21 6petition or is under AC21 6 thth year extension. year extension.

Note that some secondary evidence might be accepted. Note that some secondary evidence might be accepted. Contact 510 7425887 to assess your H4 EAD Contact 510 7425887 to assess your H4 EAD eligibility.eligibility.

H4 EAD allows concurrent filing.H4 EAD allows concurrent filing.

Many might not yet be on H4 visa status Many might not yet be on H4 visa status by May 26,2015. As such USCIS will allow by May 26,2015. As such USCIS will allow concurrent filing of H4 Change of Status concurrent filing of H4 Change of Status and H4 EAD as from May 26,2015. and H4 EAD as from May 26,2015. Concurrent filing means both form I-539 Concurrent filing means both form I-539 and Form I-765 (EAD) can be filed and Form I-765 (EAD) can be filed simultaneously.simultaneously.

The Advantages of filing for an H4 The Advantages of filing for an H4 EADEAD

The H4 EAD unlike the H1B, the OPT or The H4 EAD unlike the H1B, the OPT or other work visas will allow numerous other work visas will allow numerous flexibilities namely to move from job to job flexibilities namely to move from job to job without much difficulties and also the without much difficulties and also the ability to open your own business in the ability to open your own business in the United States.United States.

Why I should Hire an attorney for the Why I should Hire an attorney for the H4 EAD?H4 EAD?

The H4 EAD is a new rule. The USCIS by The H4 EAD is a new rule. The USCIS by amending the H1B regulations to allow work for amending the H1B regulations to allow work for some H4 visa holders, is introducing a very new some H4 visa holders, is introducing a very new law in the system. This new law is going to law in the system. This new law is going to affect almost 250k people and the preparation affect almost 250k people and the preparation might be tricky. A good and experienced lawyer might be tricky. A good and experienced lawyer in the H4 visa issues can be very helpful.in the H4 visa issues can be very helpful.

To assess eligibility of the H4 EAD, call us at To assess eligibility of the H4 EAD, call us at 510742587. Post your questions at 510742587. Post your questions at www.splawforum.com www.splawforum.com

Why choose the Shah Peerally Law Why choose the Shah Peerally Law Group PC for filing your H4 EAD?Group PC for filing your H4 EAD?

The Shah Peerally Law Group PC is:The Shah Peerally Law Group PC is: A recognized law firm which has handled hundreds of employment based A recognized law firm which has handled hundreds of employment based

immigration.immigration. Shah Peerally, the managing attorney has been rated among the Top Shah Peerally, the managing attorney has been rated among the Top

outstanding lawyers of Northern California, as a Rising star on outstanding lawyers of Northern California, as a Rising star on Superlawyers.com and also a 10/10 on Avvo.comSuperlawyers.com and also a 10/10 on Avvo.com

Shah Peerally was a the forefront of lobbying for the H4 EAD since 2010. It Shah Peerally was a the forefront of lobbying for the H4 EAD since 2010. It is thanks to his work and many dedicated individuals that the H4 EAD rule is thanks to his work and many dedicated individuals that the H4 EAD rule has been passed. As such his knowledge of issues related to H4 EAD is has been passed. As such his knowledge of issues related to H4 EAD is unique and helpful. Visit www.ImmigrationLegalBlog.com for a recount of the unique and helpful. Visit www.ImmigrationLegalBlog.com for a recount of the path to H4 EAD.path to H4 EAD.

The law firm charges reasonable fees to process case.The law firm charges reasonable fees to process case.

For more information or if you need help filing your H4 EAD contact the Shah For more information or if you need help filing your H4 EAD contact the Shah Peerally Law Group PC at 510 7425887 or visit www.peerallylaw.comPeerally Law Group PC at 510 7425887 or visit www.peerallylaw.com

Disclaimer.Disclaimer. Information provided above is for educational purposes only.  One should not act or Information provided above is for educational purposes only.  One should not act or

refrain to act solely based on the information provided.  You should consult an refrain to act solely based on the information provided.  You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.attorney to assess your case before proceeding.

Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration lawimmigration law and  and debt settlementdebt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks . He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV.  Articles about Shah Peerally and his such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV.  Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee.  He has a weekly radio show on women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee.  He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AMKLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under  the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under  the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).(INS).

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