L2 Visa

L2 Dependent Visa Details:

The L2 visa allows the immediate family members (the spouse and children under 21 years) of L1 status holders to enter into the United States. The L2 visa holder can remain in the country for the duration of the principal L-1 holder's permitted duration of stay. The dependent can also travel in and out of the country (on short trips) as many times as he/she desires.

The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows companies operating both in the United States and abroad to transfer certain classes of employee from its foreign operations to its U.S. operations for up to 7 years. L-1 visas are normally issued to the Managers or Executives, and Specialized Knowledge Staff. (For more information, see our L-1 Intra Company page)

The L-2 visa holder is also allowed to change or “adjust status” in the US. The applicant needs to file Form I-485 to register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status, with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Also, the L-2 visa holders do not need to apply for Advance Parole as long as they retain their legal status.

Employment Regulations:

With a proper employment authorization document (EAD) from the USCIS, the L-2 spouses can lawfully work in the country in any type of employment. The EAD is valid for 2 years and may be renewed as long as the L-2 holder maintains the visa status.

At present, there is no work permission provision for L-2 children.

Studying:

L2 status holders are allowed to join a full or part time study in universities and colleges.

Documents required for L2 visa:

For L2 visa application, the applicant must submit:

• Completed DS-156 Form (non-immigration visa application form). Separate form for each applicant.
• Completed form DS-157
• Valid passport
• Original marriage certificate
• Two recent color photographs
• Four to five marriage photographs (in case you are an L-2 spouse)
• Copy of L-1 approval certificate
• L1’s employment verification letter
• Demand draft for visa application fee
• Demand draft for visa issuance fee
• Copy of L1 holder’s income tax return