EAD work permit for J-2 Visa

Hello,

My wife will work in Chicago from January on a J-1 visa.
We got married so I'll have a J-2 visa.

I need a work permit EAD.
The request seems to take about 3 months.
and you have to be in America to apply.

Is it possible to go back to France to work until I have the permit in the U.S.?
Are there any special permissions to ask before going ?

Thank you in advance for your help

Xavier

Last edited by xylogs (2009-09-07 22:06:57)