J-2 visa

J-2 visa,

A J-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States for spouses and dependents of J-1 exchange visitors.

Duration of Status

Like J-1 visitors, a J-2 visitor's immigration status has no defined end date. A J-2 visitor's immigration status ends at the same time as the associated J-1 visitor's status.

Employment Authorization

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. 

Academic Enrollment

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 to F-1 student status, provided they are not subject to the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement. 

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