L1/L2 Visa - L1 on a long vacation and L2 to stay and work

[jaagsmigrate]

Hi, I am a L1 Visa holder and my current project assignment went on hold. With no quick opportunities, I may have to move back to India. The assignment on hold would take about 1-2 months to be approved for revision in budget before it can revive. Upon approval, I will be travelling back to the US....

[harishp2012]

I am on L1A visa and my wife is on F1 OPT. I want to convert her to L2 with EAD. How difficult/complex is this process? Can we do this change of status application on our own or do we need an immigration attorney for this?

How long does it usually take for the change of status to happen?...

[aj12]

Thankful for this community and its members for always providing valuable advice in the time of need. Please consider the below situation and advise:

PED/L1/L2/EAD expiry: Aug 2020

L1/L2 visa renewal application: April 2020 (TSC)
There is a high chance of RFE on L1 and...

[D231189]

Currently, both me and my wife are on L1B visa, and are working in US. I'm planning on going to India to switch to L2 as a dependent on her visa. Can someone please help on the below questions?
1) I read somewhere that L2 visa might qualify for visa interview waiver? Is this true or should I schedule...

[dapurva]

We are planning to visit Canada. I had my change of status done from H1B to L2 which was approved in feb 2018.

My husband has his L1 visa stamped till 2020.

Since my H1B visa is expired then will Vancouver US consulate allow to get my L2 stamped for the first time after...

[Tanmaya]

Hi,

My spouse originally had H1B visa and she worked on H1b for a year or so. Later, She went to India and got L2 visa(as I was working in L1 visa). She started her job with L2 EAD . Since I had to come back to my country, she applied for change of status from L2 to H1B. She has already...

[chelani_sunil]

I came to US on 26th Dec 2015 on L1B visa with my wife who is on L2. I have valid I-94 and visa until Sep'18

My wife passport validity was untill 7th May 2017.So I-94 she got is valid until 7th May'17.

She got EAD in March 2016 which also has validity untill 7th May 2017....

[tojai01]

Hi All
I have submitted all my documents via USPS (no online).
I have received my acknowledgement SMS and email.
I have received form I-797C, there is no biometric related information/biometric appointment date in that.
Does that mean no biometric required? Or will they...

[madhusrao]

Hello Members,

I need some help/info in applying L2 visa for my wife, I have valid L1 visa stamped 20 days ago, due to passport non availability my wife did not apply, now she got passport and ready to apply for L2 now what docs she need , I am still in India not traveled to US (no ...

[permapprovedbrit]

I have recently had my PERM approved and will be filing my AoS in a few weeks, I currently have an L1b visa, and my wife has an L2.

So the question is relating to my wife's L2-EAD situation and her eligibility for unemployment benefits. Basically her EAD card is still pending, but her...

[prop.arun]

Hi,

My spouse is travelling to the US on L1 from India. At present I am employed in India and am planning to accompany him to the US as an L2 dependent.
Can I be employed in India while applying for L2 visa and while appearing for the L2 visa interview?
If yes, can I be...

[dkumar0]

Hi Guys,

I have a query. I have L2 approved stamped two months back. Both L1 and L2 are in India. Now my Employer wants to file L1 for me as well.

I heard that while going for L1 interview, Visa officer might cancel L2 as well.

Is it true. What are chances...

[pareshan]

Hello Dears, please help me in this dilemma...

In 2011, when I was on H1-B and my wife was on H4, she was arrested for a shoplifting offence. We hired a lawyer and the charge got reduced to a Municipal ordinance. The store sought a fine and was paid. We paid the charges as directed...

[Sur8]

What is advisable?

My husband is applying for L1 (blanket petition)? Should L2 be applied at the same time or once his is approved?

How much does it usually take (L2 process)?

[Abhishek Neha]

Hello all

consider the following scenario

i have a valid l2 visa and also ead card which is valid.

Now suppose a company x hires me as its indian employee.

Can the company send me to work in its us office based on my l2 visa and ead . And...