What are the eligibility requirements for an EAD?
An EAD, which stands for Employment Authorization Document, is an official document issued by the USCIS to foreign-born individuals living in the United States that gives them permission to legally work in the country. To be eligible for an EAD in Louisiana, foreign-born individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria. First, the individual must be a non-citizen or national of the United States. This means that the individual must have proof of their immigrant or refugee status. For example, if the individual is a lawful permanent resident, they must present evidence of their green card. The individual must also be present in the United States and must have an authorized stay for at least six months, as well as an employment authorization from the Department of Homeland Security. It is also important to note that the individual must not have been issued a notice to depart the United States, as this would make the individual ineligible for an EAD. The individual must also have an employment purpose for the EAD. This means that the individual must be able to demonstrate that they have a genuine need to work and can provide necessary documentation of their employment. Finally, the individual must meet all other eligibility requirements for the document, such as not being subject to any bars or exclusions. The USCIS reviews all EAD applications on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants are subject to background checks before being issued an EAD. Once the application is approved, the individual will be able to legally work in the United States.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Los requisitos para una Tarjeta de Autorización de Empleo (EAD) dependen de la situación de inmigración de una persona. Para ser elegible para un EAD, una persona generalmente debe estar autorizada por el gobierno para trabajar en Estados Unidos de manera permanente o temporal. En Louisiana, hay algunas categorías específicas de trabajadores para los cuales una persona puede ser elegible para un EAD. Estos incluyen solicitantes con una Petición de Inmigrante (visa de trabajo o visas de refugiado/asilado), estudiantes con un permiso de estudio, residentes temporales, personas con una orden administrativa para permanecer en los Estados Unidos, inmigrantes ilegales, y personas con una tarjeta verde temporal. Además, una persona generalmente debe tener un número de seguro social y una dirección para poder recibir un EAD. Las personas que califican para un EAD también deberán llenar un formulario I-765 junto con la documentación requerida y pagar una tarifa de solicitud. La tarifa de solicitud varía dependiendo de la situación inmigratoria de una persona. Una vez que el formulario está completo y los pagos son hechos, una solicitud de EAD se presenta a través de la Oficina de Ajuste de Status de USCIS.
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