J-2 dependents can work in the U.S. as long as you meet certain conditions first. You must apply for and receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration ...

J-2 visa holders (dependents of J-1 visa holders) are eligible to apply for work authorization from USCIS upon arrival to the US. In general, a J-2 dependent can apply for work authorization by ...

The United States has placed new fees on some immigrants who were previously forbidden from paying to seek for work authorization in the nation. TheUSCIS will dismiss any form filed without the ...

Create a USCIS account (or log in to your existing account) and select "File a Form Online." Select the "I-765, Application for Employment Authorization" option. Premium Processing is optional. If you ...

On December 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is shortening the maximum durations of most employment authorization documents (EAD) for those whose status categories are ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services settled a lawsuit Nov. 10, which allows the spouses of L-2 workers to automatically receive work authorization, and also provides an automatic 180-day ...