Can an H4 visa holder work in the US?

 

Yes, an H-4 visa holder can work in the United States if they receive employment authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): 

Step	Details
Apply for authorization	File Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with USCIS
Receive authorization	USCIS will issue an Employment Authorization Document (EAD/Form I-766)
Begin working	Once approved, the EAD allows the H-4 visa holder to work in the US for any employer

H-4 visa holders can also apply for an automatic extension of work authorization if they file a timely renewal application for their H-4 EAD. This extension is only valid up to the expiration date of the current I-94. 

H-4 visa holders are not allowed to work in the US unless they receive employment authorization from USCIS. They also cannot obtain Social Security Numbers unless they have an EAD. 

Taken from: Google Generative AI