is EAD required for L2 visa holder to work in US. Is this mandatory.

[itsmeas]

Hi,

I need help to understand about EAD for L2.

1. I am here in L2 visa. Now I wanted to work . My husband has L1 .

2. Do I need to apply for EAD to work in US

3. Is this mandatory.

[pontevecchio]

1. OK

2. Yes.

3. The majority view is that you need the EAD before starting work and more importantly legitimate employers would insist.

[JoeF]

You need to get an EAD.

There is some memo that working without EAD may be ok for people on L2, but getting an EAD is certainly much safer.