I was hoping to seek your advise re the possibility of my spouse being given a working permit in Washington DC. I am hoping you can help me and my husband but we do not have outright sufficient resources to pay for LEGAL services, thus this email. We sincerely hope you can answer our question.

My husband and I just got married. Come early April, we got a good news that I will be transferred to Washington DC under a G4 Visa this June 2008. My husband is very hesitant to leave everything in Manila to move with me as we see the risk of him having a difficult time finding work in the US. We were informed that dependents of G4 Visa holders are not allowed to work and will need to secure a work permit which will take 6-8months processing. Also, we learned that the applicant should be physically in the US during the application process. Our concern is that if he is not allowed to work, we may not be able to manage financially. Is there any other way to better facilitate the work permit of my husband? As a newly married couple we really want to get through this situation together. We would greatly appreciate your advise.

Apply for work permit as soon as possible and while waiting for approval,
He may work but he needs to inform the employer than he cannot be put on payroll until he receives EAD card.

Thanks lawanwadee... but what if embassy discovers that my dependent is working even not under payroll... will my G4 status be put to risk?

I would say the safest choice in this case is to wait until he receives EAD card but if you can't afford to wait, that's what you should do.

I think he can work outside of US and receive payrolls, permit only if you get a work in US of I am not right. Who can help with this..

Hi, I am also in a similar situation like you, I am transferring my visa from H1 to G4 and I saw some articles online that my depenedent can work by taking the permission from USCIS, but how long it takes to get the permission? Also how much chances are there to get the approval from USCIS...
Any quick reply is greatly appreciated..

Thanks!