L2 visa extension dropbox eligibility

[phoenix659]

Hi All,

I have applied for L1 and L2 (I-539) extension last year Nov. For my L1, i can see it’s approved as on Mar 3^rd. But L2 is still not approved. Looking at the processing times for California center, it may take another 5 months or so.
As we were in urgency to get the stamping done, i was looking for other options, and read in some forums that i can rather go outside india and get the stamping done for L2 along with L1, as L1 is already approved. Now the question i have is if i go for dropbox appointment, can i submit L1 and L2 together? In some online forums i read L1 is not eligible for dropbox, but i thought all L visas are eligible for dropbox till 2022 end based on USCIS notification early. Did anyone have a similar experience or know what’s a better approach here?

[Libra_14]

Now the question i have is if i go for dropbox appointment, can i submit L1 and L2 together?

Yes, you can file both visa for dropbox together (if L1 is eligible).

In some online forums i read L1 is not eligible for dropbox, but i thought all L visas are eligible for dropbox till 2022 end based on USCIS notification early. Did anyone have a similar experience or know what’s a better approach here?

If your initial L1 visa is based on blanket petition, then you are not eligible for L1 extension visa stamping.
With this new rule, you should be eligible (Based on fulfilling other criteria, like no visa rejection) in all cases.

[phoenix659]

Yes, you can file both visa for dropbox together (if L1 is eligible).
If your initial L1 visa is based on blanket petition, then you are not eligible for L1 extension visa stamping.
With this new rule, you should be eligible (Based on fulfilling other criteria, like no visa rejection) in all cases.

Thanks a lot. It was really helpful