What are the eligibility requirements for an EAD?

An EAD (Employment Authorization Document) is a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain non-citizens to work legally in the United States. To be eligible for an EAD, a person must have an immigration status that allows them to apply for employment authorization. In North Dakota, individuals who are in lawful immigration status such as lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or certain non-immigrant visa holders are eligible to apply for an EAD. In addition, U.S. immigration laws allow individuals with certain types of deportation proceedings to apply for an EAD. This includes asylum seekers who are waiting for a decision on their petition for asylum, individuals who are applying for withholding of removal or Convention against Torture protection, applicants for Cancellation of Removal, and individuals with Temporary Protected Status. In addition to the immigration status requirements, individuals applying for an EAD must also demonstrate a “compelling need” to work in the United States, as determined by USCIS. The “compelling need” varies depending on the individual’s immigration status. For example, asylum seekers must demonstrate that they are unable to support themselves financially without working. Additionally, individuals facing deportation must demonstrate that they are not a threat to public safety or national security. Once an individual is determined to meet the eligibility requirements, they can then apply for an EAD. Once they receive their EAD, they can legally work in North Dakota or any other state in the United States.

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Los requisitos de elegibilidad para una Tarjeta de Autorización de Empleo (EAD) en Dakota del Norte varían dependiendo del motivo por el cual un extranjero solicita la tarjeta. En general, los extranjeros deben tener una visa válida de los Estados Unidos para estar elegibles para recibir una EAD. Además, los extranjeros deben estar presentes en los Estados Unidos para poder solicitar una EAD y tener una tarjeta de residencia, una visa de inmigrante, o cualquier otra visa válida. También hay otras condiciones específicas para la solicitud de una EAD, dependiendo del motivo de la solicitud. Por ejemplo, los extranjeros que solicitan una EAD bajo el Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) deben demostrar que han vivido en los Estados Unidos por los últimos cinco años y están actualmente en la escuela secundaria o han sido honrados con una diploma de secundaria o un certificado de igual valor. Los extranjeros que solicitan una EAD debido a que son víctimas de un crimen deben demostrar que se han visto afectados por el crimen y que tienen buen carácter moral. Además, los extranjeros que solicitan una EAD debido al estatus de empleado temporal deben asegurarse de que cumplan con los requisitos laborales y estén enlistados como empleado temporal. En algunos casos, los extranjeros también tienen que demostrar que no han sido condenados por delitos graves y que no presentan riesgo para la seguridad pública. Aunque los requisitos de elegibilidad para una EAD pueden variar de un caso a otro, los extranjeros deben cumplir con todos los requisitos establecidos para presentar una solicitud exitosa.

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