J-2
Employment Authorization
Under the current regulations,
individuals who are present in the U.S. under the J-2 status are
eligible for employment authorization. J-2 dependents wishing to
work in the U.S. must first apply for the Employment Authorization
Document (EAD) from the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS). In order to complete the application process you
will need the following:
- Form G-1145
- A completed Form
I-765. The eligibility category
for question # 16 is (C)(5)
- 2 Photographs - full color frontal/passport style
photographs (find a sample at United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services). For more information
on photo standards visit the Department
of State website or contact the USCIS National Customer Center
at 1-800-375-5283
- A copy of your current form DS-2019 and that
of the principal alien's (J-1)
- Copies of your passport - Biodata page to include
passport expiration date, visa and I-94 card front and back; (Color
copies are optional)
- A written statement, with any supporting evidence
showing that your employment is not necessary to support the J-1
but is for other purposes e.g. recreational activities. Examples
of supporting evidence are: J-1's pay stub and employment letter
- A check or money order for $410 payable to the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
It is not necessary to submit your application materials to OIS. Once completed, please mail all of these
documents by certified mail to the following address:
Type of Mail Service: |
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries |
Express Mail or courier (i.e. UPS, FedEx, DHL) deliveries |
Where Mail to: |
USCIS
PO Box 660867
Dallas, TX 75266 |
USCIS
Attn: AOS
2501 S. State Hwy 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067 |
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