Google joined 30 U.S.-based tech companies May 14 to file a âfriends of the courtâ amicus brief supporting H-4 EAD, work authorization for spouses of H-1B workers on track for green cards. âGoogle is proud to support our nationâs immigrants. We joined 30 other companies to protect the H-4 EAD program which spurs innovation, creates jobs and opportunities, and helps families,â tweeted Google Indian American CEO Sundar Pichai. âH-4 EAD authorizations for the spouses of high-skilled workers help American companies recruit and retain the worldâs best talent,â tweeted Kent Walker, senior vice president of global affairs at Google.