AJ-2 visa is a non-immigrantvisa issued by theUnited States for spouses and dependents ofJ-1 exchange visitors.[1] Any J-2 visa with the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) can work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. 39.350 J-2 visas were issued in 2017.[2]
J-2 visitors may request work authorization from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by submitting form I-765. Adjudication typically takes between 3 and 5 months.
If approved, anEmployment Authorization Document (EAD) will be issued, authorizing the J-2 visitor for employment for a period of up to one year. Applications for additional employment authorization may be submitted annually until the end of the J-2's status.[3] However, some J-2 visa holders reported receiving EAD cards valid until the end of their J-2 visa.[4]
J-2 visitors may enroll in academic programs as recreational or degree-seeking students. There are no enrollment requirements associated with J-2 status; students may enroll full- or part-time and discontinue their program at any time. J-2 visitors who have not completed their academic program by the time the principal J-1's status ends may petition for a change toF-1 student status, provided they are not subject to the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement.
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