Dependent family members of L1 visa holders can obtain L2 visa. Immediate family members like spouse and children under 21 yrs can qualify for this visa.
Who is eligible
- Spouse and children of L-1 visa holders who wish to visit the principal visa holder in the U.S.
- Spouse and children of L-1 visa holders who wish to accompany the principal visa holder
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How to Apply
For L2 visa application, you must submit:
- Completed visa application along with the applicable draft amount.
- Original and valid passport .
- Two recent color photographs.
- Original marriage certificate .
- Four to five marriage photographs in case you are an L-2 spouse. Photographs must be very clear and easy to identify both the bride, and the bridegroom.
- Copy of your parent's or spouse's L-1 approval .
- Parent's or Spouse's employment verification letter .
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Documents Required for L2 Visa
- Completed Non-immigration Visa application form DS-156. Separate form for each applicant.
- Completed form DS-157
- Application visa fee original receipt issued by HDFC bank.
- Copy of interview appointment letter which you get at the time of setting appointment with VFS.
- Valid passport of each applicant.
- One photograph : 2 and 2 inches square (50 mm square) for each applicant, showing full face, without head covering, against a light background. To be used in the application Form.
- Demand draft for visa issuance fee.
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- If the applicant is below 14 yrs of age, Original Birth Certificate of this applicant (child) is required.
- Your original marriage certificate.
- Entire wedding photo album.
- A copy of of each sides marriage invitation card.
- All 36 pages of the principal applicant's(L1 holder's) passport (if not applying with principal applicant). If a copy of the passport is submitted, it should be a GOOD copy and the photo must be clearly identifiable
- Copy of spouse's L1 approved petition. Form I-129 (if Form I-797 is a blanket permit, copy of Form I-797 and I-129) of the Principal Applicant, and letter from employer that describes the relationship with the Principal Applicant and the purpose of travel.
- Spouse's(L1 holder's), employment verification letter.
- Pay stubs from principal applicant's L1's current place of work.
- Copy of L1 holder;s income tax return.
- Demand draft for visa issuance Fee.
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Duration of L2 Visa
You may stay as long as the primary L-1 visa holder maintains valid status, or up to a maximum of seven years, whichever is shorter.
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Benefits of L2 Visa
- Reside in the U.S. for the duration of the L-1 visa holder's authorized duration of stay.
- Work in the U.S. with EAD (work authorization)approved from the USCIS.
- Study full-time study in the U.S.
- Travel in and out of the U.S. as many times as they want.
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Limitations
You may not apply for Employment Authorization if you are a dependent child on L-2 visa.
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