Can I work with a J-2 visa?

J-2 visa-holders are authorized to work in the U.S. as long as they obtain an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Currently, EAD cards are taking up to 90 to 120 days to process. On item #9, leave blank if you do not yet have a Social Security number.

Can J-2 visa holder do business?

You can open a company, but cannot work for it even without pay, unless you have your j2 EAD. Your spouse cannot work in any dorm or shape for the company, your spouse can be on the board and be passive investor and both of you can receive passive income form the investment.

Can J-2 visa be converted to J1?

You cannot convert or extend your J-2. However, you do not have to wait for 2 years to get another J-1 for yourself. The two-year home residence rule only prevents you from getting H/L/K visas.

How long is a J-2 visa good for?

one year
Once the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is issued, a J-2 holder would be authorized for a period of up to one year. EAD applications may take around 3 to 5 months.

Can J2 visa holder apply for green card?

In addition, J-2 visa holders are also eligible to apply for a Green Card. If the J-1 person gets a Green Card, you as their dependent get it too. However, you can also apply yourself based on family or employment reasons.

Can J2 visa holder apply for H1B?

An H1B certainly doesn’t allow you to do so. The J2 visa is not meant to allow you to adjust status or otherwise immigrate to the USA. It is why the two year exclusion exists: to enforce it. If you could get an H1B, a dual intent visa, it would defeat the purpose of the exclusion.

Can a J-2 visa holder work in the US?

J2 Visa EAD (Employment Authorization Document) or Work Permit Dependents of J-1 visa holders on a J-2 visa can apply for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD) if they would like to work in the U.S. J-2 visa holders may not work in the U.S. until their EAD has been approved.

How long does it take for J-2 visa to be approved?

Procedure for J-2 Visa Holders to Request Work Permission J-2 visa-holders are authorized to work in the U.S. as long as they obtain an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Currently, EAD cards are taking up to 90 to 120 days to process.

Can I accompany my J-1 partner to the US?

Many people who are in partnerships, but have not been married yet wonder whether they can accompany their J-1 partner to the U.S. Unless you are married to the J-1 visa holder and have genuine proof of marriage, you do not qualify for a J-2 dependent visa. The J-2 visa application is similar to the J-1 visa application.

How long can you work on a J-2 EAD card?

Since a J-2 visa is completely dependent on a J-1 visa, a J-2 EAD holder can work until the date printed on the EAD card or until the J-1 principal completes the exchange program, whichever is sooner. A J-2 EAD extension can be applied only as long as the J-1 holder maintains the status.