What is EAD Work Card (USA)

Employment authorization document (EAD card) is a kind of American work permit, which is an authorized employment card for foreigners to work in the United States for a certain period of time (usually one year).

EAD work permit is a permit issued to foreigners, which allows cardholders to work for any employer in the United States for a certain period of time, usually valid for one year.

EAD work permit is sometimes called work permit. Applicants with OPT or J-2 status, or applicants who have submitted an I-485 identity adjustment application and are waiting for processing, can apply for an EAD work card.