The L-2 visa allows the awesome spouses and amazing unmarried children under 21 of L-1 visa holders to come along to the United States. Plus, it comes with fantastic benefits like the freedom to work and study. How cool is that?
Ineligible individuals for the L-2 visa include parents, grandparents, and other family members apart from the spouse and children. However, they are eligible to visit the US on a B-2 visitor visa.
To apply for an L-2 visa, the following documents need to be submitted to USCIS:
– Appointment letter for the visa interview
– Valid passport for each applicant
– Completed DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application with a CEAC Barcode
– A passport-style photo
– Original marriage certificate (for spouses) and supporting documents
– Original birth certificates (for children)
– Copy of the approved L-1 visa holder’s petition
– Employment verification letter from the L-1 visa holder’s US employer
– L-1 holder’s passport and Form I-797
– Photocopy of the L-1 visa holder’s income tax return and pay stubs
– Visa application and issuance fees
It is advisable to file the L-2 visa application concurrently with the L-1 visa application due to the processing time, which may take up to 30 days. The US consulate may request additional documents.
The L-2 visa duration is aligned with the L-1 visa, allowing dependents of L-1A visa holders to stay in the US for up to seven years and dependents of L-1B visa holders for up to five years. The L-2 visa can be renewed or extended along with the L-1 visa holder’s status. If the L-2 visa expires while outside the US, it must be renewed before re-entry.
L-2 spouses can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon arrival in the US, which allows for open market employment authorization and is valid for two years. L-2 spouses and children can also study in the US part-time or full-time.
L-2 visa holders can apply to change their status to another visa category, such as F-1, H-1/H-4, or L-1, if they meet the requirements. Additionally, L-2 visa holders are eligible for a Green Card if the L-1 visa holder’s application is approved, as the L-1 visa category is “dual intent,” allowing holders to apply for permanent residency.
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