2025年1月24日 · As of Jan. 30, 2022, USCIS and CBP began issuing Forms I-94 with the following new COA codes for certain E and L spouses: E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S. An unexpired Form I-94 reflecting one of these new codes is acceptable as evidence of employment authorization for spouses under List C of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

International travelers visiting the United States can apply for or retrieve their I-94 admission number/record (which is proof of legal visitor status) as well as retrieve a limited travel history of their U.S. arrivals and departures.

2023年6月14日 · As of January 30, 2022, USCIS and CBP began issuing Forms I-94 with the following new Class of Admission (COA) codes for certain E and L spouses: E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S. The application of these new COA codes distinguishes dependent spouses from dependent children, who are not employment authorized incident to status.

2024年8月18日 · Yes, L2 visa holders with an L2S class of admission on their I-94 are automatically authorized to work without needing an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). In short, L2S visas don't require EAD, unlike other visas where you need EAD to work in the US such as H4 visas, J2 visas, etc.

2023年10月17日 · Prior to January 30, 2022, L nonimmigrant dependent spouses received Forms I-94 with L-2. Only L nonimmigrants that are employed in the U.S. are required to complete Form I-9. When completing Form I-9, the L nonimmigrant, should check, "A noncitizen authorized to work" and enter their Form I-94 end date on the expiration date line in Section 1.

On January 31, 2022, CBP began implementing the new I-94 system at ports of entry throughout the United States, issuing admission codes so that E and L spouses’ I-94s now bear a spousal designation in the form of an “S” next to the E or L2 designation (e.g., an L-2 spousal I-94 is now designated as “L2S”).

On January 31, 2022, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing I-94 forms with new designations for L-2 and E visa dependents. The new designations for L-2 and E dependent spouses...

On January 31, 2022, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing I-94 forms with new designations for L-2 and E visa dependents. The new designations for L-2 and E dependent spouses specifically will serve as evidence that holders are authorized to be employed based on their nonimmigrant status.

2022年2月15日 · Employers who seek to employ E and L2 spouses are now able to hire them without having to wait for an Employment Authorization Document. For purposes of completing USCIS Form I-9, the expiration date listed on the I-94 will determine the period of authorized employment. USCIS has also updated its I-9 instructions in this regard.

On January 31, 2022, (CBP) Customs and Border Protection began issuing I-94 forms with new designations for L-2 and E visa dependents. The new designations for L-2 and E dependent spouses specifically will serve as evidence that holders are authorized to be employed based on their nonimmigrant status.