J-2 DS-2019 Request Procedures
J-2 Employment Application Guide
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization - The spouse or unmarried child (under 21 years of age) of an Exchange Visitor holding a valid J-2 visa status may work in the United States with authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Applications must be sent to the USCIS Service Center.
Effective April 1, 2024, the I-765 filing fee will increase to $520 for paper filing.
About the J-2 Visa - U.S. Department of State Website