What to do while waiting for the EAD?
#1
Has finally moved to NY
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 85
What to do while waiting for the EAD?
Hello,
First of all just a quick thanks to all those that have given information and guidance since I joined the site. We got our L1B/L2 and will be moving in January 08
When we get there i will apply for an EAD. I have searched the posts and there is so much guidance out there but i couldnt find what i was looking for so would be grateful for some more advice...
While i wait for the EAD am i able to do voluntary work? If i do this voluntary work can i get paid expenses or is this still seen as employment? if not i will be putting my feet up for a few months
Thanks again for your help.
First of all just a quick thanks to all those that have given information and guidance since I joined the site. We got our L1B/L2 and will be moving in January 08
When we get there i will apply for an EAD. I have searched the posts and there is so much guidance out there but i couldnt find what i was looking for so would be grateful for some more advice...
While i wait for the EAD am i able to do voluntary work? If i do this voluntary work can i get paid expenses or is this still seen as employment? if not i will be putting my feet up for a few months
Thanks again for your help.
#2
Re: What to do while waiting for the EAD?
Hello,
First of all just a quick thanks to all those that have given information and guidance since I joined the site. We got our L1B/L2 and will be moving in January 08
When we get there i will apply for an EAD. I have searched the posts and there is so much guidance out there but i couldnt find what i was looking for so would be grateful for some more advice...
While i wait for the EAD am i able to do voluntary work? If i do this voluntary work can i get paid expenses or is this still seen as employment? if not i will be putting my feet up for a few months
Thanks again for your help.
First of all just a quick thanks to all those that have given information and guidance since I joined the site. We got our L1B/L2 and will be moving in January 08
When we get there i will apply for an EAD. I have searched the posts and there is so much guidance out there but i couldnt find what i was looking for so would be grateful for some more advice...
While i wait for the EAD am i able to do voluntary work? If i do this voluntary work can i get paid expenses or is this still seen as employment? if not i will be putting my feet up for a few months
Thanks again for your help.
Voluntary work is a gray area which could potentially get you on the wrong side of USCIS for working without an EAD.
However, the rule is basically that you can't do ANY voluntary work for which a US person would be paid.
The question of being paid expenses is not one I can answer, and I doubt anyone here would either. It may be permissible by the letter of the law, but I wouldn't want to put my visa at risk if USCIS chose to interpret things differently.
#3
Re: What to do while waiting for the EAD?
Best Wishes,
Rene
#4
Has finally moved to NY
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 85
Re: What to do while waiting for the EAD?
Thanks for the info, I think i will put my feet up! ("no you won't be" says my husband).