L-2 visa is suitable for following categories of people:

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• 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.

 

The L-2 visa remains valid only for the duration of principal L-1 visa holder’s visa. During this period, the L-2 visa holder can travel in and out of the United States on short trips. This visa also allows engaging in study in the U.S. The L-2 visa holders (spouse) must apply for EAD (Employment Authorization Document) in case they wish to work in the U.S. L-2 visa holders (spouse) with an EAD can work freely in the country. However, the dependent children cannot work in the U.S.

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Application

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The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application:

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• Two recent photographs of the applicant

• Valid passport

• Completed and duly signed visa application

• Marriage certificate (original)

• Copy of the L-1 visa approval of the primary applicant

• Demand drafts for visa application and issuance fees

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Renewal

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The L-2 status must be renewed when the L-1 visa is renewed. This doesn’t require the visa in the passport to be renewed, but only the status of L-2 in the U.S. In case of renewal, the visa holder needs to go to the U.S. embassy or consulate office outside the U.S.

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Source of Information: www.uscis.gov

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