Compelling Circumstance EAD: What to know For qualified individuals and their dependent spouses and children, USCIS may grant work authorizations (EAD) due to compelling circumstances. To qualify for a compelling circumstance EAD, an individual must 1) be the principal beneficiary of an approved I-140 (EB1, EB2, or EB3) without an immediately available … Continue reading I-140 or Compelling Circumstance EAD: What to Know