TD does not authorize employment. The spouse’s own offer and eligibility require assessment; sharing an employer with the principal does not supply permission.
Review the second person’s activity
A suitable credential or referral does not change TD’s employment restriction. Identify any independent classification being considered and the necessary process before work. The dependent framework generally covers a spouse and unmarried children under 21; each person must obtain and maintain the appropriate status.
Choosing TD because an offer has not arrived yet is reasonable, provided everyone understands what it means in the meantime: study is permitted, employment is not, and there is no blanket rule allowing work while a later application is pending. Paid work for a United States employer performed inside the United States is the clearest concern, but unpaid participation, and work performed for a foreign employer while the person is physically in the United States, are not automatically outside the question either. If the extension crosses a school term or a planned return, decide early, and remember that TD permits study but does not authorize work, with proposed remote or unpaid activities requiring specific review.