QUESTION
Can I travel outside the US while waiting for J2 EAD
Asked on Jan 25th, 2019 on Immigration - New Jersey
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I entered the country using J2 visa recently, and was applied for EAD 1 day after my arrival. I read from several university that traveling outside the country when EAD is in process can cause EAD to be denied because EAD is a benefit to J2 status, and If one is out of the US, he/she is no longer in J2 status. Full link here "https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/families/j-2_employment" Since I can't work until EAD is issued, can I travel outside the US while waiting ?
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While a person should apply for a EAD while in the country, I am not aware of any rule or regulation that an individual cannot travel outside the country while the EAD is in process. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2019 at 5:55 PM