L2 Visa Spouse EAD

[amitabalan82]

I have recently arrived in the US on an L1A visa, and my wife now holds an L2 visa.

She is interested in working in the US. Do we need to apply for an EAD, or is it not required for L2 visas anymore?

She already has a Social Security Number (SSN).

[vaibhav384]

Does her visa have a stamp called L2S - there should be the letter "S" in the stamp. Then she can work without any further EAD application.

This can also be verified by generating i94 from CHS portal.

Pls let me know if this worked for you.

[Meyyammai]

Yeah if I94 has L2S, no need to apply for EAD. I started working without EAD since Apr 2023 with that I94.

[Farhatk]

Hi
My interview for the L2 visa will be in July. What are the chances to get approved and what questions should i be looking for to be asked by interviewer! please recommend any suggestion. Thank you

[MajaswiEmmar]

Great news! As of November 2021, spouses of L-1A visa holders (like your wife) are automatically authorized to work in the US. She doesn't need a separate EAD application if she has a valid L2 visa and SSN.

She can simply show her L2 visa and SSN during the job application process to demonstrate her work authorization.

[Farhatk]

Great news! As of November 2021, spouses of L-1A visa holders (like your wife) are automatically authorized to work in the US. She doesn't need a separate EAD application if she has a valid L2 visa and SSN.

She can simply show her L2 visa and SSN during the job application process to demonstrate her work authorization.

Hi,
I believe that there are WORK RESTRICTIONS implied as well for L2 Visa holders!!
If the wife has L2S she can work (No Restrictions) BUT if wife have L2R She has work restrictions!!

[Farhatk]

I have recently arrived in the US on an L1A visa, and my wife now holds an L2 visa.

She is interested in working in the US. Do we need to apply for an EAD, or is it not required for L2 visas anymore?

She already has a Social Security Number (SSN).

Hi
Please if I may ask does your wife have L2S or L2R Visa? If L2R, has she applied for any job and is she working now? Please elaborate on this?
Thanks