Is a child eligible for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if they are a dependent of a lawful permanent resident?

Yes, a child who is a dependent of a lawful permanent resident is eligible for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in Alaska. Under U.S. immigration laws, children of lawful permanent residents can be granted permission to work in the U.S. with an EAD. To qualify, the child must be under the age of 21 and must be living in the U.S. with their parent or legal guardian. In Alaska, the EAD application process can be completed through either the USCIS or the Alaska State Division of Immigration and Labor Services. The application requires various documents proving legal status, identity, and information about the applicant’s parent or guardian. Furthermore, the application is accompanied with a filing fee, which may be waived for individuals with financial hardship. After the application is processed, the applicant will receive an EAD in the mail. The EAD is valid for a period of two years and can be renewed before it expires. The document allows the job seeker to work in any job they are qualified for and to travel with their employer. Additionally, applicants can use their EAD to apply for a social security number and to open a bank account.

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La respuesta a esta pregunta es sí, los niños dependientes de un residente permanente legalmente autorizado son elegibles para obtener un Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD). La Ley de Inmigración de Alaska no tiene ninguna restricción específica sobre quién puede obtener un EAD, siempre y cuando se cumplan ciertos requisitos relacionados con el estado de inmigración del solicitante y la razón para la solicitud. El niño dependiente en cuestión debe cumplir con los requisitos mínimos de edad para obtener un EAD, que es de 14 años. Además, el niño debe presentar una prueba de parentesco con el residente permanente (como un certificado de nacimiento o una acta de matrimonio). El niño también debe llenar una solicitud EAD adecuada, que puede ser fácilmente descargada de la página web del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Finalmente, el niño puede elegir el motivo de la solicitud del EAD, que puede incluir la educación y el empleo. Si todos los requisitos se cumplen, la solicitud se procesará y el niño recibirá una autorización de trabajo que le permitirá trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

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