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When applying for J-2 work permission, the J-2 visa holder must provide: a completed Form I-765 signed in black ink by the J-2 visa holder. Click here for instructions on how to complete the Form I-765.
J-2 visa holders (the spouses, partners, and dependent children of J-1s) may apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to work in the United States (Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization).
The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is an employment benefit available to J-2 dependents. The EAD allows a J-2 dependent to work in any job, full-time or part-time. Employment eligibility is based on the start and end dates listed on the EAD.
J-2 visa holders are eligible to apply for permission to work from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You must be in and maintain valid J-2 status. USCIS may take up to 120 days to process your application.
If you are the J-2 dependent of a J-1 Exchange Visitor, you can apply for work authorization through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This page will guide you through the application process, which can take 3-4 months.
EMPLOYMENT FOR J-2 VISA HOLDER (QUICK GUIDE) Eligibility: The spouse or unmarried child (under 21 years of age) of an Exchange Visitor holding a valid J-2 visa status may work in the United States with authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
J-2 work permits are obtained from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) through an application process that takes an average of 3-5 months to process. Employment may not begin until the J-2 has received the work permit, called the Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
