As far as I know an EAD is only issued to people who are pending adjustment to Green Card status. Normally I believe getting on an H1-B requires at least an undergarduate degree. I think the application will get thrown out if that min requirement is not met. You can investigate other work visas like H2 (don't know too much about it myself). I came to the US on an H1-B but I'm single so no idea about the rules for dependents.
Since this is an immigration related question to be honest I think you would be better off asking this on an immigration related forum rather than aviation. Here is a forum I have used in the past and have found it very useful -
link deleted. You can also check out a few lawyers websites for further info -
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The rules of PPRune do not allow links to commercial sites, which those are. You need to send them by PM to the enquirer and then all is peace and light