Work Permit for spouse of E or L Nonimmigrant
Posted by Jeff Xie on November 10, 2002 at 21:52:55
A form I-765 must be submitted to the Service Center with jurisdiction over the dependent spouse’s place of residence; however, concurrently filed applications with Form I-129 petitions for E-1 and E-1 principle aliens can only be filed at the appropriate California or Texas Service Centers. Applicants covered by these procedures should write in the words “spouse of E nonimmigrant,” or “spouse of L nonimmigrant,” as appropriate. The basis of work authorization for the spouse of an E nonimmigrant will be noted as “A-17” under “category” on Form I-766 and (a) (17) on Form I-797. The basis of work authorization for the souse of an L nonimmigrant will be noted as “A-18” under “category” on Form I-766 and (a) (18) on Form I-797. Dependent spouses of E and L nonimmigrants will be authorized employment for the period of admission and/or status of their spouses not to exceed two years. In addition, the dependent spouses may file Form I-765 concurrently with Form I-539. Again, concurrently filed applications with Form I-129 petitions for E-1 and E-2 principal aliens can only be filed at the appropriate California or Texas Service Centers. AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 02031372 (July 23, 2002
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