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A J-2 dependent may be authorized to work only with permission from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) which is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The J-1 and J-2 visitor must continue to maintain status and the money earned by the J-2 dependent cannot benefit the J-1 visitor.  \n“Income from the spouse's or dependent's employment may be used to support the family's customary recreational and cultural activities and related travel, among other things. Employment will not be authorized if this income is needed to support the J-1 principal alien.  \nIt is not permissible to work unless/until employment authorization is granted. Those with J-2 status who are granted employment permission will have Social Security and income taxes deducted from any earnings” 8 CFR 214.2(j)(1)(v)(A)  \nJ-2 dependents with employment authorization may work full or part-time, and according to USCIS regulations, may engage in any kind of employment, but are not authorized to practice medicine. J-2 dependents must also adhere to all other applicable exchange visitor regulations.  \nApplication Procedures  \nA J-2 who wishes to work should write a letter to the USCIS requesting employment authorization. While financial need is not a criterion, the reason for requesting authorization should be fully explained. The letter should itemize the total income and expenses of the family and state for what purpose the income will be used. It is important to explain that any money earned will not be used toward the support of the J-1 visitor.  \nChecklist:  \no Letter to USCIS (from J-2) requesting employment authorization. See sample attached.  \no Copy of J-1's DS-2019  \no Copy of J-2’s DS-2019  \no Copy of J-1’s I-94 record printed from:  \n[http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions](http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions)  \n[o](o Copy of J2)[ Copy of J2](o Copy of J2)’[s](s) I-94 record  \no Copy of the identity page and U.S. visa in J-1's passport  \no Copy of the identity page and U.S. visa in J-2's passport  \no Completed Form I-765. For item \\#27, use the following code: (c)(5)  \nVisit the USCIS Web site at [https://www.uscis.gov/i-765](https://www.uscis.gov/i-765) for the most recent USCIS forms, tips on how to file, and immigration-related information.  \no 2 color identical photographs per I-765 instructions  \no Copy of previous EAD card(s) if applicable  \no Check or Money Order made payable to \" U.S. Department of Homeland Security” in the amount of $410 or Form G-1450 if you are paying by credit card. Note: a fee increase  \nwas to occur on October 2, 2020, but is pending due to litigation. Please verify the correct fee on the USCIS website before mailing.  \no Form G-1145 if you would like to receive an email or text message confirming receipt of your Form I-765.  \nMail all materials to USCIS using CERTIFIED mail to the following address:  \nUSCIS Dallas Lockbox  \nFor U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Deliveries (credit card payments must use this option):  \nUSCIS  \nPO Box 660867 Dallas, TX 75266  \nFor Express mail and courier deliveries:  \nUSCIS  \nAttn: NFB AOS  \n2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400  \nLewisville, TX 75067  \nIssuance of Employment Document  \nIf and when employment is authorized, the J-2 will be sent an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) . No employment is permitted unless/until authorization is granted or renewed by the USCIS. The applicant cannot begin working until the EAD card is received.  \nJ-2 dependents can apply for their Social Security Number (SSN) on their Form I-765 or after they have the EAD card. If you apply using the I-765, it should arrive two to three weeks after your EAD card. 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