USCIS Response to Ombudsman Recommendation on Employment Eligibility for Conrad State 30 Derivatives

USCIS response to CIS Ombudsman recommendation on employment eligibility for derivatives of Conrad State 30 J-1 physicians. USCIS is open to J-2 dependents engaging in employment while in H-4 status, but does not agree that J-2 derivatives may change to an employment-authorized nonimmigrant status.