Canadian Citizen going to US on H-1b - Spousal work?

[Canamerican1]

I am planning to move to the US on an H-1b visa (but also have the choice of J1), and my spouse is coming with me. My spouse would like to work, however I understand the H4 visa won't allow work.

I am wondering if anyone has experience with the process of getting an EAD. What is the typical timeline of applying for a green card after arriving in the US and then apply for an EAD for my spouse?

 

[vkamath]

If you are not a Indian Citizen then Getting a green card take 1-2 years the PERM process takes 1 year atleast it took 1 year for me. I got my i140 in 2 months but since I am a Indian citizen so couldn't get my GC

 

[Rawhide]

I am planning to move to the US on an H-1b visa (but also have the choice of J1), and my spouse is coming with me. My spouse would like to work, however I understand the H4 visa won't allow work.

I am wondering if anyone has experience with the process of getting an EAD. What is the typical timeline of applying for a green card after arriving in the US and then apply for an EAD for my spouse?

I recently filed my H1B extension (premium processing) along with my wives H4 and EAD and approval came within two weeks and EAD recieved in 2 weeks. I have an approved 140.

 

[Rawhide]

Read this article, USCIS has to process H4 and EAD with H1B premium processing as per new court orders in Jan 2023 :- https://ogletree.com/insights/uscis-settlement-requires-adjudication-of-h-4-ead-and-l-2-applications-with-principals-h-1b-or-l-1-petition/

 

[furrukhrao]

If you are not a Indian Citizen then Getting a green card take 1-2 years the PERM process takes 1 year atleast it took 1 year for me. I got my i140 in 2 months but since I am a Indian citizen so couldn't get my GC

How to move to TX from Canada any Idea for an IT Person ? Visit TX and apply for a Job is it easy for the employers to apply for a Visa or how is it works ?

 

[Rawhide]

How to move to TX from Canada any Idea for an IT Person ? Visit TX and apply for a Job is it easy for the employers to apply for a Visa or how is it works ?

You need to find an employer who can file you TN or H1B VIsa,