Who Qualifies for a Work Permit in the United States?

Only individuals with legal residency (green cards), U.S. citizenship, or specific types of work visas are eligible to work in the U.S. without obtaining an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) beforehand. Additionally, only a limited number of individuals will meet the criteria for obtaining a work permit.

Foreign nationals residing in the United States are not permitted to work unless they have obtained explicit authorization through their visa or other legal status, or have obtained a separate work permit.