L2 EAD application

[thulark]

Hi folks,
I am an L1B visa holder and my spouse has an L2 visa.
We would like to start the L2 EAD process for my spouse. Is it recomended to use an attorney to do this or can we file individually?

Thanks

[Libra_14]

You can do it individually on your own, its pretty simple & straight forward process.

[Mistermanga]

did it by myself. get approved in less than 90 days.

[thulark]

Thank you both!
My spouse is currently in India, can we start the process now or is their presence in the US mandatory to start the process?

[rajeshkumar_withu]

can you throw some light on it. Like how to apply for EAD? I have to apply for my spouse.

[Gina1808]

Here is a link to the form. The relevant category is (a)(18).

https://www.uscis.gov/i-765

My L2 EAD was filed by an immigration attorney. They submitted the following docs:
- proof of payment -- form G-28 (you don't need that) -- form I-765 - copy of my and my husband's passports -- copy of my and my husband's visas (L1 + L2) -- copy of my and my husband's most recent forms I-94 -- copy of our marriage certificate -- copy of the petition (form I-129S) -- 2 of my husband's paystubs -- 2 passport-style pictures

Good luck!