"EAD is the work permit is granted by USCIS which give the holder of it the legal right to work in the USA. This presentation gives you a brief on what is ead and how to apply for it.A brief introduction for the opt cpt students and international candidates who wish to work in USA like F1,H1B,J1,H4,etc.

1. 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 candidate’s 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5.  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 jobs for cpt students. J-1 visa holders can also obtain
authorization called Academic Training (AT).
Some Important Questions About
Visa & Work Permit

6. 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 Optional
Practical Training Jobs(OPT) 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 student’s major area of
study
 Are international students eligible for long-term US
employment?
After a student’s 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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