L2 extension approval after L1 extension is approved

[rgolekar]

Hi,
My L1 extension was applied in February 2022, and it was converted to Premium processing in the first week of March and got the approval in 13 days. Now I am waiting for my wife's L2 approval. Processing center is Texas. USCIS timeline is from 7 to 9 months! and her i94 is valid till June only.
- Any idea how much time it generally takes for L2 approval after the L1 is approved?
- Will the expedite request help? as she might loose her job...

Thanks.

[Libra_14]

- Any idea how much time it generally takes for L2 approval after the L1 is approved?

In general 6-7 months is a fair estimate to expect L2 approval.

- Will the expedite request help? as she might loose her job...

There is no expedite request for L2 extension. If she already has EAD & you filed EAD renewal as well along with L2 extension, then she can continue working (as per new rule).

[rgolekar]

Libra_14 : Thanks for your response. Actually, as far as I know, to continue working after the EAD expiry a valid i94 is required. Which she will get only when the extension is approved. Current i94 is expiring in June... I think we will have wait for another 4-5 months!

[Libra_14]

Libra_14 : Thanks for your response. Actually, as far as I know, to continue working after the EAD expiry a valid i94 is required. Which she will get only when the extension is approved. Current i94 is expiring in June... I think we will have wait for another 4-5 months!

You are right, for that if she already have valid visa, she can leave USA (visit Canada/Mexico/Bahamas etc.) & reenter to get her new I94 before expiry.

[saan2meena]

Similar situation for me and if my wife has to leave USA ,can she go to a country with "on arrival visa" and get her I94 extended with extension receipt notice

[newacct]

If she already has EAD & you filed EAD renewal as well along with L2 extension, then she can continue working (as per new rule).

I don't think this is true. L2 EAD, or L2 EAD pending renewal, or L2S without EAD, can only work while they have valid L2 I-94.

If she has an unexpired L2 visa, one option is to leave the US and re-enter with a copy of your L1 I-94, and she should be admitted to L2S for the same period as your L1 I-94.

[chandan6025]

In general 6-7 months is a fair estimate to expect L2 approval.

There is no expedite request for L2 extension. If she already has EAD & you filed EAD renewal as well along with L2 extension, then she can continue working (as per new rule).

newacct i also second your point . Employment authorization is dependent on I 94 validity , and one option is to travel out of US to another country and get stamping done at US consulate like a fresh applicant using L1A approval notice.

[Libra_14]

Thanks newacct & chandan6025 for correcting.

[chandan6025]

Hi,
My L1 extension was applied in February 2022, and it was converted to Premium processing in the first week of March and got the approval in 13 days. Now I am waiting for my wife's L2 approval. Processing center is Texas. USCIS timeline is from 7 to 9 months! and her i94 is valid till June only.
- Any idea how much time it generally takes for L2 approval after the L1 is approved?
- Will the expedite request help? as she might loose her job...

Thanks.

Isn't the processing time about 4 months in Texas center for majority of cases ? Atleast that is what the website shows. You could try for inquiry outside normal processing time if it goes beyond 4 months.