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).
Your brother or sister should use USCIS Form I-765 to apply for a work permit (see Obtaining a Work Permit for more information). Checking the Status of a Green Card Application for My Brother or Sister You may check the status of your application or case online, by phone, or by contacting an appropriate USCIS office.