L1 Premium Processing USCIS - L2 lead times and process

[St3phani3]

Hello
Needing some more assistance on a new scenario! Husband L1 has been received by USCIS for premium processing. I'm told my L2 will take longer.
IF and when his L1 (I-797) is approved -

Q1. am I permitted to leave and re-enter the USA? Or do I need to wait for mine to be approved?
Q2. can I go alone to the Consulate in Ireland and do my process - as he is approved and I'm a dependent, or does he need to be with me?

Essentially - I need to be able to travel back and forth US><Ireland and I am not getting any clear guidance from our Company Attorneys as to HOW I can do this!

Thank you

[Libra_14]

Need more information to be able to help you better.

Are you already in USA?
If yes, which visa/status?
What are your visa & petition expiry dates?

Q1. am I permitted to leave and re-enter the USA? Or do I need to wait for mine to be approved?

Assuming you are in USA on L2 visa, you are allowed to leave USA & re-enter back with your own valid L2 visa & copy of your husband's L1 petition approval.

Q2. can I go alone to the Consulate in Ireland and do my process - as he is approved and I'm a dependent, or does he need to be with me?

If you need a new visa, you can get that alone. You just need to prove your relation with primary L1 holder & approved L1 petition copy.

Essentially - I need to be able to travel back and forth US><Ireland and I am not getting any clear guidance from our Company Attorneys as to HOW I can do this!

In short, as long as primary L1 holder is maintaining his status in USA, dependents doesn't have any issue travelling in/out of USA, getting new visa etc.

[Lucille99]

H4 and L2 will be able to use Premium Processing, as they can file I-539 Applications for Extensions or COS. However, premium processing will become available for general applications for Extension to Non-immigrant status and Change of Status as well. This will include a wide range of visas.
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