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    SSaurabh's Avatar
    SSaurabh Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 10, 2009, 12:34 PM
    Can I apply for EAD on L2 Visa whilst on a sabbatical?
    Hi,

    I am currently on a one year sabbatical from work (job back in India). I have joined my husband (who has a L1) in US on a L2 visa.
    1- Can I apply for a EAD here in US whilst being on a sabbatical?
    2- Is it illegal to apply for EAD whilst being employed?
    3- Is it possible that my Indian company provide me EAD to work on US projects? For this, would I need to resign there and rejoin the US based centre.

    Anyone who has similar experience as this, please provide inputs.

    Thanks in advance,
    Suma
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    Feb 10, 2009, 01:42 PM

    L-2 is for dependent of L-1, so as long as the L-1 is still working, you can apply for L-2. Nothing to do with absence from your work.
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    Feb 12, 2009, 07:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by lawanwadee View Post
    L-2 is for dependent of L-1, so as long as the L-1 is still working, you can apply for L-2. Nothing to do with absence from your work.
    +1. the L-2 EAD is independent of any US or foreign employer/petitioner. File the I-765 early, it takes 90 days for issuance. You can work for anyone, including your current employer. Good luck! :)
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    Jan 5, 2011, 05:22 AM
    Hi Suma,

    I am in a similar situation now.
    Curious to know what happened in your case.
    *** update.

    Thanks,
    Rashmi
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    Jan 5, 2011, 08:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by belurrashmi View Post
    Hi Suma,

    I am in a similar situation now.
    Curious to know what happened in your case.
    *** update.

    Thanks,
    Rashmi
    Rashmi,

    You do know that her last post was about a year ago?

    If you have a question, post it as a separate question. There are many people here with experience and willing to share. Good luck. :)
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    Jan 23, 2011, 07:15 AM
    Hi Suma,

    I understand you must have got the solution.
    Its been a long time.

    Could you please suggest the solution?

    Thanks
    Pallavi
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    Jan 23, 2011, 04:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pals16 View Post
    Hi Suma,

    I understand you must have got the solution.
    Its been a long time.

    Could you please suggest the solution?

    Thanks
    Pallavi
    Pallavi,

    You do know that her last post was about two years ago?

    If you have a question, post it as a separate question. There are many people here with experience and willing to share. Good luck.
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    Jun 12, 2011, 10:26 PM
    Hi,
    I am planning to apply L2 while still having employment out of United States. Like, I will take 1 month leave from my current company in India. Will go to United States as dependent on my wife's L1. Then from US I will apply for work permit. By the time result of work permit arrives ( 8 - 10 weeks) I will work with Indian company. Is this case feasible ?
    Please advise.

    Shri
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    NYcityboy Posts: 785, Reputation: 65
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    Jun 13, 2011, 12:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by shrirangskale View Post
    hi,
    I am planning to apply L2 while still having employment out of United States. Like, I will take 1 month leave from my current company in India. Will go to United States as dependent on my wife's L1. Then from US I will apply for work permit. By the time result of work permit arrives ( 8 - 10 weeks) I will work with Indian company. Is this case feasible ?
    Please advise.

    Shri
    Shri,

    You do know that the original post was about two and a half years ago?

    If you have a question, post it as a separate question. There are many people here with experience and willing to share. Good luck.
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