A reference describing family expertise cannot authorize relatives to help deliver the project. A qualifying L spouse has an incident-to-valid-status work benefit with appropriate evidence; a dependent child does not acquire that benefit.
Distinguish evidence about the specialist from proposed assistance
If a reference says a spouse helped develop a process, explain whether that is historical evidence or a proposal for future U.S. services. The principal’s knowledge claim should describe the principal’s own contribution. Any proposed relative’s work needs its separate authorization assessment. Eligible L dependents are a qualifying spouse or unmarried child under 21, each maintaining valid status. Shared skills or a family relationship cannot substitute for those records, and another person’s achievements should not be attributed to the transferee.
If the spouse cannot teach on the intended date, have the employer identify another lawful delivery arrangement instead of assuming the principal’s classification covers the whole household. Verify the spouse's current documentation and consider whether any independent employment route applies to them, rather than assuming a single rule covers every family member.