Can spouse of J1 Visa holder work?

[svgp]

Hi,

I would like to know if a J1 Visa holder's wife can work during the term when he is in USA? Does she need any special visa to work or directly on a J2 can she work?

PS: would appreciate if any senior member answers this Question

regards,
SVGP

[txh1b]

J-2 visa holders (the spouses and dependent children of J-1's) may apply to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to work in the United States. Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, part 214.2(j)(1(v) states that, "income from the spouse's or dependent's employment may be used to support the family's customary recreational and cultural activities and related travel, among other things. Employment will not be authorized if this income is needed to support the J-1 principal alien."

This link might help.

http://www.immihelp.com/j1-visa/j2-visa-ead-work-permit.html