Hi I'm Neelima. I have applied for my EAD and got in 3 months. Presently I am actively looking for jobs. But my husband who is in L1-visa is moving to india and will return in 4 months. In his absence can i stay here and work on L2-EAD. If i would stay without him and apply for H1-visa next attempt, will it effect in future. Appreciated your Help. Thank & Regards Neelima Vardhanapu
Please note that I am not an attorney and this is not a legal advise. I am writing this based upon my knowledge. 1. Please check with husband's employer/Immigration Dept/attorney about your L2 status while he is doing project in India. If they say you are construed to be on L2, then ask them if you can work on EAD. 2. Applying L2 to H1 B will be based on your meeting requirements for H1 B. They will grant change of status ONLY if you are able to prove that you were on valid L2 by being dependent on valid L1. Otherwise, your H1 B approval will come with Notification to Consulate In India and you will have to get it stamped.