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

candidates 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.

How do I apply for F-1 OPT ?

Once you receive a recommendation for postcompletion 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.

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 efile for EAD.
Mail a paper application at thefiling addressassociated
with the corresponding eligibility category.
Which ever method you use to apply for EAD you check
the payment fees and thefiling locations for Form I-765for
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.

EADRequirementsf
orF1 Students

Passport
Visa
Current I-94
non-immigrant visitors arriving at a seaport or airport
willnotreceive 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.

Some Important Questions

About Visa & Work Permit

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
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 students major area of
study
Are

international students eligible for long-term US

employment?
After a students OPT or AT duration, a different type of work
visa is required. The common temporary working visa, the H1B, 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 transfer jobs USA.

Why OPT Nation ?

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jobseekers & Training Centre in USA through
which they can find the Best OPT jobs in USA.
It is a highly reputed job portal having
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high esteem. These collaborations helps
provide the job-seeker with a job he/she has
been looking for.

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You

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