Effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. After a very long gap in employment are we ladies excited and ready to grab this opportunity. How will you be preparing yourself for the interviews .
I am so excited to hear this news. Thinking to put my younger son in full day school so that I will get some time to do part time work. I am looking to work in schools, banks, .. basically clerical or admin. I am not a professional but can work in these environments I think. Its not going to be very easy. Thanks for this thread.
Hi Neha , Thanks for this thread .I have few questions . My husband has went on H1 B by this january and he has applied for extension . He is yet to receive extension .How long will it take it get . If he has got it , then am i eligible for work there .. m currently in India working for a IT company ... are there any eligibility criteria ..
Hi all, Thanks for this thread. Even I am looking for jobs. I am not professionally qualified. Looking to work part time or work from home. I am kind of confused, doesn't like to travel too far to work. I have been living in states for almost 10 yrs on dependent visa. I have few questions. 1. Are u planning to apply EAD by yourself or with attorney's help? 2. How soon, can we get the work permit to work? Which field are u guy's planning to work? I am thinking about 'substiute teacher', day care. Interested even in doing' short term' or online courses for job. Don't know where to start. Kind of confused. Friend's, post your inputs & plans. So we all can discuss & benefit. Thanks SSasi
Here is the link explaining the new ruling: DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Seeking Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence | USCIS