J-2 visa
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A J-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States for spouses and dependents of J-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, an Employment 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]