By statute signed January 16, 2002 the spouse of an E2 visa holder must be granted employment authorization upon filing an application.

The spouse’s right to work will persist as long as the principal E2 visa holder remains in status. Any extension or renewal of work authorization will coincide with E2’s status.

Whilst working, the spouse may file an application for permanent residency that will ultimately cover the entire family.

The spouse need not file an F-1 student application in order to enter full-time education.

The child of the E2 holder ( must be under 21 and unmarried) may accompany their parents. However, the child has no statutory right of employment authorization. The child may seek permanent residency via employment sponsorship, by marriage to a US citizen or green card holder or some other route available.

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