Working on L2 visa

[sk2100]

Hi,
I am on L2 visa, dependant on my spouse who is on L1A, in the US based in Tennessee.
I have applied for my SSN which I got to know has been issued and should be reaching me in 2 to 3 days. Thereafter, I will be applying for my EAD.
Meanwhile, can I accept offers for employment with all other valid documents, SSN and I 94 while my EAD is in Applied for/ in process state ?

Thanks,
SK

[txh1b]

No. You need EAD to begin working else it will be deemed illegal employemnt subject to deportation.

[jais123]

Can someone advise whether L2 person can apply for EAD before SSN arrives? (SSN typically takes 2-3 weeks) so a person has to obtain SSN before applying for EAD?

[txh1b]

EAD can be applied without SSN. For many visas EAD is a prerequisite for SSN though it is not for L2.