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Are my spouse or dependant children permitted to work in the U.S. while I am on assignment?

April 26, 2017assignment children dependant permitted spouse

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Are my spouse or dependant children permitted to work in the U.S. while I am on assignment?

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• Answer: Under a law passed in January 2002, spouses of L-1 Visa holders (L-2 Visa holders) are now permitted, upon prior Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) approval, to work in the US for any employer. This requires prior petition to US CIS and approval, and is evidenced by CIS issuance of a work authorization card. Children are not permitted to work in the US in L-2 status.