E2 transfer to E2 Dependent

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Bunny1205

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Is it possible to transfer from an E2 Visa to E2 Dependent visa in case your spouse is also an E2 Visa holder?

This is in case, I find it hard to work due to family emergencies and so I would rather be a dependent for now and resign from my current employer. Then after some time when things get better with my family then I can try to find another work again under E2 dependents visa, right?

If so, how will it be done? Can the transfer be done without leaving US or do I have to go back to the country of my origin and apply for E2 dependent visa just like applying for a new one? How will the cancellation of E2 visa be done? And how long does the transition take?

Hope you can enlighten me on this matter. I am really in a tight situation right now and I would appreciate much an immediate response.

Thank you and regards,
Bunny1205 :confused:
 
You can apply for a change of status through USCIS from E-2 visa holder to E-2 dependent. As an E-2 dependent you have the option to apply for an EAD and work for whomever you choose. It has much more flexibility being the spouse of an E-2 visa holder than the actual holder of the visa. If you leave the country you would need to go the Consulate in your home country for a new visa stamp. You cannot enter on your current E-2 visa stamp for your current employer if you are no longer working for them and have applied for the change of status.
 
question for the visaexpert

If I gain employment on an E2 visa, is it possible for my wife to file for a green card? She has far better qualifications than me and as a result she could file EB2 (and thus be current priority date) as opposed to me having to file EB3.
Thanks in advance.
 
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