Every month the Diagnosis column of The New York Times Magazine asks Well readers to take on a difficult case and offer their solutions to a diagnostic riddle. This monthâs case revolves around a lively, elderly woman â a patient of mine â who suddenly develops a cough that persists and worsens over the course of several months.
Under the rule, eligible H-4 dependent spouses must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with supporting evidence and the required $380 fee in order to obtain employment authorization and receive a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Once your priority date is current, we may assist by preparing and filing the many forms for the I-485 on behalf of the employee. Approximately 90 days after filing, the employee will receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card), which will permit him/her to work in the US while the I-485 is pending.