Work permit for abused spouses

Who qualifies?

The requirements are set by law, and whether you meet them turns on the details of your situation — your status, your history, and your relationship to the people in your case.

Requirements

What you have to show

Who it’s for

The spouse, or former spouse, of a person admitted in A, E-3, G or H status, who came to the U.S. with them or joined them later, and who was abused by that spouse.

Evidence

Proof of your status and your spouse’s, your marriage, your identity and nationality, and the abuse, plus two identical passport-style color photos.
If you can’t get a document, a signed statement explaining why, with other credible evidence.

Renewals

To renew, your spouse must still hold valid status on the date you file, and you include your earlier work permits.

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