Sample Letter of Request for J-2 Employment Authorization Your Name Your Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date Texas Service Center Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services P.O. Box 851041 Mesquite, TX 75185-1041 Dear Madam or Sir: I would like to apply for J-2 work permission. I want to work to (complete with your reason for working). I understand that none of my earnings may be used for the support of my J-1 spouse. Sincerely, Your signature