Employment Authorization Document (How to apply for EAD?)

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What is EAD ?

• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is the
  work permit is granted by USCIS which give the
  holder of it the legal right to work in the USA.
• The rights it possess and grants are similar to
  the green card but having minor variation. The
  work limit generally is given for maximum one
  year.
• Every candidates EAD has the expiry date
  mentioned on it. Thus Employment Letter for
  OPT/EAD candidates is necessary to start out the
  work.
• Employment authorization document or EAD Card,
  allows all eligible visa categories, to legally
  work in USA whether it is F1OPT jobs, H1B , H4,
  L1, L2, J1, J2,etc.

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How do I apply for F-1 OPT ?

• Once you receive a recommendation for
  post-completion OPT from your Designated School
  Official (DSO) to pursue OPT, you must apply for
  an employment authorization document (EAD) with
  USCIS within 30 days. Additionally, you may file
  up to 90 days prior to your program end-date and
  not later than 60 days after your program end
  date.
•  
• Note Do not start working until you receive
  your employment authorization document (EAD) in
  USA.  Performing work without an EAD can
  negatively affect your immigration status now and
  in the future. 

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EAD Application Process

• File EAD Application.
• EAD application can also be filed electronically
  online at USCIS website and get specific
  instructions on e-filing application for
  employment authorization.
• For applying EAD you need to fill Form no. I-765,
  or you can e-file for EAD but H4 candidates are
  not eligible to e-file for EAD.
• Mail a paper application at the filing
  address associated with the corresponding
  eligibility category.
• Which ever method you use to apply for EAD you
  check the payment fees and the filing locations
  for Form I-765 for a list of mailing addresses at
  https//www.uscis.gov/i-765
• Pay EAD Fees.
• If you e-file your EAD application, you must pay
  the fee by credit card, debit card, or electronic
  transfer of funds from a checking or savings
  account from a US bank.
• If you mail your application, pay the fee by
  check or money order.

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EAD Requirements for F1 Students

• Passport
• Visa
• Current I-94
• non-immigrant visitors arriving at a seaport or
  airport will not receive a paper I-94. They must
  print their I-94 and bring the printed form for
  verification
• Non-immigrant visitors arriving at a land border
  port of entry will still receive the paper I-94
  stapled into their visa
• Current I-20 or DS-2019 (issued by USCIS)
• J-1 Students must also show a Letter of
  Authorization to work issued by the International
  Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) Office.

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Some Important Questions About Visa Work Permit

• What is the difference between an F-1 and J-1
  visa?
• Both are temporary non-immigrant visas.
• F-1 is for studying in US academic programs
• J-1 is for exchange visitors.
• Are international students legally authorized to
  work in the US for summer internships?
• Yes, international students on an F-1 student
  visa qualify for Curricular Practical Training
  (CPT) during the summer internship period and
  there are number of cpt jobs in USA . J-1 visa
  holders can also obtain authorization called
  Academic Training (AT).

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Some Important Questions About Visa Work Permit

• Are international students legally authorized to
  work in the US after graduation?
• Yes, F-1 students have full US work authorization
  as part of OPT Job requirement for up to 12
  months post-completion of the degree program. J-1
  students have full US work authorization for up
  to 18 months as part of Academic Training (AT)
  work authorization. Employment must be directly
  related to the students major area of study.
• Are international students eligible for long-term
  US employment?
• After a students OPT or AT duration, a different
  type of work visa is required. The common
  temporary working visa, the H-1B, can be obtained
  initially for three years and extended once for a
  combined total of six years. The H-1B visa is
  only one option and to work for h1b jobs in USA.

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Why OPT Nation ?

• OPT Nation is the Largest Job Portal for OPT
  jobseekers Training Centre in USA through which
  they can find the best jobs for OPT students in
  USA.
• It is a highly reputed job portal having numerous
  collaborations with organizations of high esteem.
  These collaborations helps provide the job-seeker
  with a job he/she has been looking for.

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