Any Employer
Full-time or part-time, no restrictions
Work in the U.S. as a J-2 dependent
Immiva walks you through the I-765, auto-fills category C5, generates your required employment statement, and produces a print-ready filing packet. All for $129.
Check My Eligibility – FreeTakes 2 minutes · No signup required
$129Immiva prep fee
$520USCIS filing fee (paper)
3–5 moTypical processing time
C5Auto-filled category code
Eligibility
Simple requirements, no waiting period
J-2 EAD eligibility is straightforward. You can apply as soon as you arrive in the U.S. in valid J-2 status. No petition approvals, no minimum time requirement.
You qualify if:
- You are the spouse or child (under 21) of a J-1 exchange visitor
- You are in valid J-2 status in the United States
- Your J-1 spouse/parent has a current DS-2019
- Your income will not be used to support the J-1 principal
Unrestricted Work Authorization
What J-2 EAD lets you do
Your EAD gives you open-market employment authorization. No restrictions on employer, job type, or hours.
Freelance & Gig Work
Upwork, Fiverr, Uber, DoorDash
Start a Business
LLC, sole prop, self-employment
Remote for Foreign Co.
Work for overseas employers from the US
What You Get
Everything to file correctly the first time
Answer plain-English questions. Immiva handles the category code, field validation, and document requirements.
Auto-Fills Category C5
Wrong eligibility code gets your application rejected on arrival. Immiva fills C5 correctly and validates every field.
Employment Statement Generator
USCIS requires a written statement that your income won't support the J-1 principal. We generate a compliant letter for you.
Personalized Document Checklist
DS-2019 (yours and J-1's), passport, I-94, marriage certificate, photos, all tailored to your situation.
Print-Ready Filing Packet
Completed I-765, G-1145, payment form, employment statement, and mailing instructions. One download.
J-2 EAD Application Packet
Completed I-765 + employment statement + document checklist + filing instructions. Pay only when done.
$129 / application
J-2 EAD Guides & Resources
Learn before you file
In-depth guides on eligibility, processing times, renewals, freelancing, remote work, and more.
Complete guide
J-2 Visa Work Authorization: Can You Work in the US?
Full eligibility breakdown, required documents, filing steps, and the income rule you need to understand.
Read guide →ProcessingJ-2 EAD Processing Time 2026: Current Wait Times
2–5 month range by service center, week-by-week timeline, and what to do if your case is stuck.
Read guide →FAQJ-2 EAD FAQ: 25 Most Common Questions Answered
Eligibility, fees, processing, freelancing, taxes, and renewals. Every question J-2 holders actually ask.
Read guide →RenewalJ-2 EAD Renewal Guide 2026: Process & Timeline
When to file, the 180-day rule, and the critical catch: J-2 EADs have no automatic extension.
Read guide →