Employment Overview for Dependents (Spouses/Partners)
Spouse/Partner Employment Overview
Refer to the table below to see who is eligible to apply for employment authorization, based on visa status. The table pertains only to the spouses or partners of the visa categories that are sponsored by Columbia.
- J-2 Spouses
- Eligible
- ✓
- Ineligible
- Application Links
- Learn more
- H-4 Spouses
- Eligible
- ✓
- Ineligible
- Application Links
- Individuals in H-4 status can apply for employment authorization in limited circumstances. Learn more.
- E-3 Spouses
- Eligible
- ✓
- Ineligible
- Application Links
- See page 10 of I-765 instructions for Employment Authorization pertaining to E-3 spouses.
- F-2 Spouses
- Eligible
- Ineligible
- ✓
- Application Links
- O-3 Spouses
- Eligible
- Ineligible
- ✓
- Application Links
- TD Spouses
- Eligible
- Ineligible
- ✓
- Application Links
- B-2 Partners
- Eligible
- Ineligible
- ✓
- Application Links