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May a person with J-2 status participate in a residency program with an USCIS issued work permit? Must a residency contract be filed with the work permit request?

April 26, 2017issued J-2 participate permit person program residency Status USCIS

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May a person with J-2 status participate in a residency program with an USCIS issued work permit? Must a residency contract be filed with the work permit request?

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A. With USCIS work authorization, the J-2 visa holder may participate in residency training or engage in any other employment. The USCIS requires that the J-2 applicant demonstrate that the funds .earned from employment are not needed for and will not be used for the support of the J-I exchange visitor.