Industry experience does not grant status. A qualifying L spouse may work incident to valid status with appropriate evidence; children do not receive that spousal benefit.
Review the proposed activity as the spouse’s own plan
A professional background may explain what the spouse wants to do, but the actual relationship and immigration documents establish the dependent position. L dependents are a qualifying spouse or unmarried child under 21. A project invitation or résumé cannot replace those records.
The spouse's authorization follows from L-2 status itself, so the employer in the affiliate's town does not need to wait for a separate approval, though the spouse should hold documentation that evidences the status and should check what a specific employer's onboarding process requires. Record each family member's intended work or study along with age and status dates, and confirm the spouse's current status documentation rather than assuming a particular authorization document is automatically required. Classify each proposed administrative task before the spouse performs it: enrolment messages, scheduling, attendance tracking, technical support, and payment handling may all be productive work even if brief, remote, or unpaid.