How to get EAD (or other working permission) if having SSN

[sususu]

I had SSN, Driver License and Bank Account in California when worked in US with L1 visa from Mar to June 2008 AND from Feb to Nov 2011. Could I get EAD (or other working permission) when I go to US with H4 visa in 2013 or 2014?

Please share if you have the same situation.

Thank you very much,
Susu.

[raghvi]

I had SSN, Driver License and Bank Account in California when worked in US with L1 visa from Mar to June 2008 AND from Feb to Nov 2011. Could I get EAD (or other working permission) when I go to US with H4 visa in 2013 or 2014?

Please share if you have the same situation.

Thank you very much,
Susu.

Legally you cant work on H4.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[sususu]

Legally you cant work on H4.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

Thank you for quick response.

I have around 10 years experience on Java Development and I want to find a job when going to US. It's hard to stay at home without doing anything. Do you have any suggestion/advice for this situation? Could I work as part-time employee or freelancer?

Thank you very much,
Susu.

[raghvi]

Thank you for quick response.

I have around 10 years experience on Java Development and I want to find a job when going to US. It's hard to stay at home without doing anything. Do you have any suggestion/advice for this situation? Could I work as part-time employee or freelancer?

Thank you very much,
Susu.

This is one of the biggest drawbacks of being on H4.

If you are working for free yes you may be able to do some voluntary work on H4. There may be some non profit organizations who are H1 cap exempt but am not much aware of that process and success chances are low.

Or you can try getting an H1 for yourself in next year's cap. Apart from these there is not much one can do.

This is my opinion not legal advice.