The spouse and children of the E2 investor may obtain E2 visas
for dependent family members to reside in the US. These family members
may apply at the same time as the E2 investor or after the investor
has been issued the E2 visa. Children must be under 21 years old
to qualify for the dependent E2 visa.
The spouse may apply for a work permit with the USCIS after arriving
in the US. This work permit, called "Employment Authorization Card"
is an open market work authorization and offers the spouse great
employment flexibility and convenience. Generally speaking, the
spouse may work for any employer and in any job in the US, except
certain government related jobs that require US citizenship. The
spouse may work for the E2 investor’s business or find a job
with another employer. The spouse may also start his or her own
business using the work permit. The employment may be full-time
or part-time. The USCIS usually takes approximately two to three
months to issue the work permit.
In addition, the spouse and children may attend school under the
E2 visa for family members. The children are allowed to enroll in
either public or private schools. Keep in mind that upon reaching
21 years old, the child is no longer eligible for the dependant
E2 visa status and must have his or her own visa in order to continue
residing or studying in the US. Frequently, children who age-out
apply for the F1
student visa in order to finish their college or university
education in the US.
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ATTORNEY, PLEASE CALL US AT (626) 279-5341 OR
E-MAIL US AT: INFO@E2VISALAWYER.NET.
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