| 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.
A L-2 visa holder can:
- 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.
Note: All above are subject to principal's L1 validity.
Documents required for L2 visa
- Completed Non-immigration Visa application form DS-156. Separate form for each applicant.
[Form filing Guidelines-help | Sample Form DS-156 ]
- 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.
US consulates are very particular about the Photographs specification.
Must follow these guidelines for photographs.
Check out the Guidelines for Photographs required for US visa.
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Demand draft for visa issuance fee.
For current visa fees rates, mode of payment, and other details visit
Current Visa Fee page
- 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.
 Tips
FAQ:
What if consulate hold my case under Section 221(g)?
If your visa was not issued under Section 221(g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, it means that your case requires further administrative action. It is not a pure refusal it means that it is on hold.
The consular officer will return you your passport. You may return to the Consulate on any working day with the required additional documents. Please follow the instructions that were given to you at the time your case was put on hold. The application fee paid to schedule the initial interview remains valid for the subsequent interview up to one year from date of payment.
Can a L2 visa holder work in USA?
Yes, once you are physically present in USA, you need to apply for work authorization card known as EAD with USCIS. Check more details about how to apply for EAD.
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