Most dependents who hold U.S. visas have no permission to work in the country. Yet some visa holders who depend on others can request work authorization. H-4 and L-2 visa holders have permission to apply for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which grants them work authorization in the United States. The F-2 visa holders who depend on F-1 students have no permission to work in the United States. Each dependent visa has its specific work restrictions or permissions, so it’s important to check eligibility.