Work Validity

USCIS has recently acknowledged that L-2 spouses are not required to apply for separate work authorization to be legally employed in the US. Thus it stands to reason that a timely filed L-2 extension application should continue to allow employment for 180 days while the application is pending. However, until the agency puts it down in writing, employers will likely take the position that they cannot risk continuing an individual’s employment based on the receipt of filing. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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.