Can a L2 visa holder apply for EAD while in india?

[rajbabuhyd]

Hello Murthy Firm/Friends,

My Husband is going on a L1 visa soon to US and I'm not in a position to move to US now but wanted to know that as a L2 visa holder, can I fill-up the Form I-765 under Category (a)(18)) and send my photographs + Copy of passport + L1 approval notice of my spouse through my husband so that he can then post it USCIS office there.

I will then wait for EAD to be sent (which I understand my take close to 90 days) so that I finish off my current work and then fly to US and started searching (I heard it is tough) immediately?

I have searched a lot and unable to conclude Yes/No because the Form I-765 asks for a copy of Form I-94 only if available so doesn't look like mandatory.

Any inputs in this regard is highly appreciated!

Thanks,

Karunambiga

[rajbabuhyd]

Hi OMShiv,

Thank you so much for the response. USCIS website says as an L2 visa holder, I need an EAD to work in US. Can you point me to a reference link where it says we don't need an EAD to work in US being a L2 visa holder?

BTW, I'm not trying any shortcut. I'm not in a position to leave India now so thought while I'm in India, can I get EAD processed.

Thanks againg for helping me in this regard!

[kalyan_ac]

EAD is needed for L2 visa holders to be eligible to work here but i dont think that can be done from India.

[Surabhi123]

Please let me know if EAD can be applied or not from India. I have a similar query about I-94 (if any) mentioned in I765 form. Also, is I-765 is the only form for EAD or is there any other form? Please reply asap.