Our Mission
About EAD Jobs
Millions of people are authorized to work in the United States right now. They have skills, experience, and legal work authorization. The only thing they're missing is a platform that understands them.
The Problem
There are 3.5 to 4.5 million individuals in the United States holding valid Employment Authorization Documents. They are legally authorized to work. They don't need sponsorship. And yet, they face systemic barriers that make finding employment unnecessarily difficult.
The Checkbox Problem
Nearly every major job board asks “Will you require sponsorship?” EAD holders don't need sponsorship, but the question creates confusion. Many check “yes” and get filtered out. Others don't know how to answer. The checkbox was designed for visa holders, not work-authorized individuals.
Employer Confusion
Most employers don't understand EADs. They assume hiring one requires immigration lawyers, sponsorship petitions, and complex compliance. It doesn't. The process is identical to hiring a citizen. But the confusion creates a barrier that keeps millions of qualified workers invisible.
No Dedicated Platform
H-1B workers have dedicated job boards. Veterans have dedicated job boards. Remote workers have dedicated job boards. EAD holders — one of the largest work-authorized populations in America — have nothing built for them. Until now.
The Mission
Connect work-authorized talent with employers who value what they bring — not their visa status.
EAD Jobs eliminates the friction between capable, authorized workers and the employers who need them. We educate employers, empower job seekers, and use AI to ensure compliance and remove discriminatory barriers from the hiring process.
The Numbers
EAD holders are an economic force. Here's what the data shows:
$35.9B
Annual GDP contribution by TPS holders alone
Center for American Progress, 2024
93%
Employment rate among DACA recipients
Center for American Progress
80%
More likely to start a business (immigrants vs. native-born)
National Bureau of Economic Research
79.4%
Labor force participation rate for TPS holders
Center for American Progress
500K+
Construction industry worker shortage
Associated Builders & Contractors, 2024
151K+
Healthcare industry worker gap
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The labor shortage is real. The talent is here. American industries are facing critical worker shortages while millions of authorized workers are being overlooked because of a checkbox on a job application.
Who We Serve
EAD Jobs serves the full spectrum of work-authorized individuals in the United States:
TPS Holders
~863,000
Nationals of designated countries (Venezuela, Haiti, El Salvador, Honduras, Ukraine, and others) granted Temporary Protected Status.
DACA Recipients
~530,000
Individuals brought to the U.S. as children who qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Asylum Applicants & Asylees
~1,000,000+
Individuals with pending or approved asylum applications who have received EADs while their cases are processed.
Adjustment of Status Applicants
~800,000+
Green card applicants (I-485 pending) with EADs who can work for any employer while waiting for permanent residence.
H-4 / L-2 Dependents
~200,000+
Spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders who qualify for their own independent work authorization.
Refugees
~300,000+
Individuals admitted under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program with work authorization.
Other Categories
Varies
Includes U-visa holders, VAWA self-petitioners, withholding of removal grantees, and other humanitarian categories.
Geographic Reach
EAD holders are concentrated in major metro areas but present across all 50 states. These are the top markets by EAD population:
| Metro Area | Key Industries | Major EAD Categories |
|---|---|---|
| New York / Northern NJ | Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail | TPS, Asylum, AOS |
| Los Angeles / SoCal | Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Service | TPS, DACA, AOS |
| Miami / South Florida | Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, Logistics | TPS (Venezuela, Haiti), Asylum |
| Houston / Dallas-Fort Worth | Construction, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing | TPS, Asylum, DACA |
| Chicago | Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Food Service | TPS, DACA, AOS |
| Washington D.C. / DMV | Construction, IT, Government Contracting, Hospitality | TPS, Asylum, H-4, AOS |
| San Francisco / Bay Area | Technology, Healthcare, Construction, Service | H-4, AOS, Asylum |
| Atlanta | Construction, Logistics, Hospitality, Manufacturing | TPS, Asylum, DACA |
What Makes EAD Jobs Different
Purpose-Built
Not a generic job board with a filter. Every feature, from profile fields to AI tools, is designed specifically for EAD holders and the employers who hire them.
AI-Powered Compliance
Every job posting is automatically scanned for discriminatory language before it goes live. Our compliance checker catches issues that human reviewers miss.
Multilingual from Day One
Available in 10 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.
Education, Not Just Listings
We provide comprehensive guides on rights, EAD categories, employer obligations, and the I-9 process. Informed job seekers and employers create better outcomes.
No Sponsorship Checkbox
Everyone on the platform is work-authorized. Employers never have to wonder. Job seekers never have to explain.
Join the Movement
Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or your next great hire, EAD Jobs is built for you.