Can my spouse legally work in the U.S. on the J-2 visa?
Work opportunities for spouses vary depending on the area in which you are living. Spouses under the J-2 visa must submit a work authorization application and the required application fee to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if they are planning to seek employment. This approval process may take 90 days or more. In many cases, family members are able to find work similar to what they were doing in their home countries.
