H4 visa + Green Card app -- Can I work?

**Rachel** · 09-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Hi there,
When we move to NYC in October I will be the happy but unemployable holder of an H4 visa. Once my application process for a Green Card is underway does anyone know if I will be eligible to apply for my employment authorisation document?
Thanks all,
Rachel

**purple** · 12-06-2009, 02:13 AM

Exactly what are you hoping to convert to, an H1?

**Rachel** · 12-06-2009, 02:23 PM

I'd still be an H4 but applying for permanent residency. I think?

**purple** · 12-06-2009, 09:03 PM

You're moving to the USA on an H4 because a member of your family has an H1 or similar? Would that be it?

**Rachel** · 12-06-2009, 10:30 PM

Yes, that's right. My husband will be the H1.

**purple** · 15-06-2009, 08:28 PM

The EAD requires a pending I-485.
Once your husband starts his I-485 AOS for LPR status, and adds you to his petition as his dependent, you should be able to apply for your own EAD.