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Information about obtaining a visa for dependents can be found my visiting Lehigh's Office of International Affairs 

J-2 dependents can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS in order to work in the U.S. To apply for an EAD, you will need the following documents:

• G-1145
• A letter to USCIS from the J-2 stating why the employment is desired, indicating the source and amount of support for the principal participant, and specifically stating that the income derived from employment will not be used for the support of the J-1 exchange visitor. A J-2 dependent does not need to demonstrate financial need to receive employment authorization
• Completed Form I-765 [(question 27: (c)(5)]
• Copy of the current DS-2019 of the J-2
• Copy of the current DS-2019 of the J-1
• Copy of Forms I-94 of both J-1 and J-2
• A copy of your J-2 visa stamp in the passport, and the passport page with your photo and information
• A personal check or money order for $410 payable to the US Department of Homeland Security.
• Two recent passport-type color photographs. You should print your name lightly in pencil on the back of the two photographs (include the number on your previous EAD if you have one).
• Optional: a copy of the marriage certificate (in English)

The International Center for Academic and Professional English (ICAPE) at Lehigh University helps multilingual speakers of English improve their communication skills with flexible, student-focused program options that are grounded in evidence-based practice and connected to the resources of the larger university community.

Lehigh's Zollener Arts center is always looking for volunteers to help out whether its with costume design, marketing, coordinating, selling tickets, and so much more! Check out how you can get involved by visiting Zoellner Arts

Daycare centers in the U.S. provide care and supervision for babies and toddlers age six weeks and up old while their parents are at work or in school. Preschools and child care centers provide early educational experience for children before they attend kindergarten. You can find local providers through the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning website. Lehigh University also has its own child care center that’s open to children (aged six weeks to five years) of Lehigh faculty, staff and students.

KINDERGARTEN IN BETHLEHEM (AGE 5)

Find more information on the Bethlehem Area School District website. Please note that your child must be five years old on or before October 1 in order to enroll.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE U.S.

In the U.S., where your child goes to school, whether it’s an elementary (Grades Kindergarten-5), middle (Grades 6-8) or high (Grades 9-12) school, depends on where you live. A city in the U.S. is divided into school districts. The city of Bethlehem falls into the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD). To find out which school your child should attend in Bethlehem (if you live in Bethlehem), please use the search tool on the BASD website. Learn about the process of registering your child at a school in Bethlehem here.

• If your residential address is in Hellertown, PA, please visit the Saucon Valley School District website.
• If your residential address is in Allentown, PA, please visit the Allentown School District website.
• If your residential address is in Easton, PA, please visit the Easton Area School District website.

Interested in connecting with other parents or caregivers in the Lehigh community? The Center for Gender Equity offers a Lehigh Parenting and Caregiving network in which people can share ideas and seek input. Email incge@lehigh.edu to get involved!