Texas J2 Visa Lawyers

The J2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows the dependants (spouses and unmarried children under 21) of J-1 student visa holders to enter into the U.S.

1. PRIVILEGES ON J-2 VISA:

On J-2 visa, you may:

•· Enter the U.S. along with your J-1 spouse or parent;

•· Travel in and out of the U.S. or remain in the U.S. continuously as long as you are in status;

•· Study in the U.S;

•· Work in the U.S.

2. LIMITATIONS ON J-2 VISA:

On J-2 visa, you are:

•· Dependent on the status of the principal J-1 visa holder

•· Able to apply for a work permit only after your arrival in the U.S.

3. DURATION:

You may in the U.S. as long as the principal J-1 visa holder has valid status. You lose your status once the principal J-1 visa holder loses status.

Visa processing can be difficult and confusing. If you would like the assistance of an experienced immigration attorney, please contact the firm by e-mail or call our offices. Bertolino LLP maintains offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. To reach an immigration law attorney in the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474.