Can I get a work authorization document? Yes, as long as you fit under one of the following categories:
01) F-1 Optional Practical Training in an occupation related to studies (pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, 17-month extension for students with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
02) F-1 Off-campus employment with a qualifying international organization;
03) F-1 Off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship.
04) J-2 spouse or minor child of a J-1 exchange visitor.
05) M-1 Practical Training after completion of studies.
01) B-1 who is the personal or domestic servant of a nonimmigrant employer (B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, R, or TN).
02) B-1 who is the domestic servant of a U.S. citizen.
03) B-1 who is employed by a foreign airline.
04) Spouse of an E-1/E-2 treaty trader or investor.
05) Spouse of an L-1 intracompany transferee.
01) K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or K-2 dependent.
02) K-3 spouse of U.S. citizen or K-4 dependent.
03) Family Unity Program.
04) LIFE Family Unity.
05) V-1, V-2 or V-3 nonimmigrants.
01) Adjustment applicant.
02) Adjustment applicant based on continuous residence since January 1, 1972.
03) Renewal of employment authorization document for national interest waiver physicians.
01) Dependents of A-1 or A-2 foreign government officials.
02) Dependents of G-1, G-3 or G-4 nonimmigrants.
03) Dependents of NATO-1 through NATO-6.
01) Citizen of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands or Palau.
02) Deferred Enforced Departure/Extended Voluntary Departure.
03) Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
04) Temporary Treatment Benefits.
05) NACARA.
06) Dependents of E-1 employees of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.
01) N-8 or N-9 nonimmigrants.
02) LIFE legalization applicants.
03) T-1, T-2, T-3 or T-4 nonimmigrants.
04) U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4 or U-5 nonimmigrants .
05) Individual granted withholding of deportation or removal;
06) Applicant for suspension of deportation;
07) Individual paroled in the public interest.
08) Individual in deferred action status.
09) Individual with a final order of deportation.