L2 Visa (Family Members of L1 Visa Holders)

An L2 visa may be obtained by an L1 visa holder's spouse and minor children. An L2 visa holder may remain in the US as long as the L-1 visa holder remains in legal status. An L2 visa holder may change his or her status in the US.  In addition, an L2 visa holder may apply for a work permit and may engage in full or part time study.

The L2 Visa is appropriate spouses and children of L1 visa holders who wish to visit or accompany the L1 visa holder to the United States.  The requirements for obtaining an L2 Visa is that the spouse and unmarried minor children of the beneficiary are entitled to L nonimmigrant classification, subject to the same period of admission and limits as the beneficiary, if the spouse and unmarried minor children are accompanying or following to join the beneficiary in the United States. Neither the spouse nor any child may accept employment unless he or she has been granted employment authorization.

Contact a Texas Immigration Lawyer at Bertolino LLP

Bertolino LLP maintains offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. To reach an attorney in the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474. You may also contact the firm by e-mail.