Miscellaneous

Who can get L-2 EAD?

Who can get L-2 EAD?

Eligibility for L2 Visa: The spouse of the individual applying for the L2 Visa must be a qualified holder of the L-1 Visa. Children of the L1 visa holder must be unmarried and below the age of 21 years to be eligible for the L2 Visa.

Who is eligible for the L2 visa EAD?

L2 Visa for Dependents – Spouse and Child – L2 Visa EAD L2 Visa for Dependents Spouse (legally married husband or wife) and unmarried, minor children (under the age of 21 years) are eligible to accompany the L-1 visa holder on L-2 visa. As L-2 visa is a dependent visa, the duration of valid stay is the same as that of the L-1 visa holder.

Who is eligible for L2 visa for spouse and child?

Spouse (legally married husband or wife) and unmarried, minor children (under the age of 21 years) are eligible to accompany the L-1 visa holder on L-2 visa. As L-2 visa is a dependent visa, the duration of valid stay is the same as that of the L-1 visa holder.

When to get an EAD for a L-2 spouse?

The short answer is, it’s best for an L-2 spouse to get an EAD before performing work in the U.S. The longer answer is, it depends who you ask. The USCIS, which is the immigration agency in charge of issuing EADs, says that the L-2 spouse must obtain an EAD before performing work in the U.S.

How long does it take for USCIS to process L-2 EAD?

Currently, the USCIS is taking up to 24 months to process the visas of many H-4 visa holders who have applied for EAD extensions. L-2 visa holders, mostly the spouses of those who are on L-1 visas in the US, say they are facing the exact same issue and losing jobs every day.

L2 Visa for Dependents – Spouse and Child – L2 Visa EAD L2 Visa for Dependents Spouse (legally married husband or wife) and unmarried, minor children (under the age of 21 years) are eligible to accompany the L-1 visa holder on L-2 visa. As L-2 visa is a dependent visa, the duration of valid stay is the same as that of the L-1 visa holder.

Spouse (legally married husband or wife) and unmarried, minor children (under the age of 21 years) are eligible to accompany the L-1 visa holder on L-2 visa. As L-2 visa is a dependent visa, the duration of valid stay is the same as that of the L-1 visa holder.

How long does an EAD for a L2 spouse last?

EAD for L2 spouse is valid up to 2 years at a time. EAD can be renewed as long as the person remains in the valid L-2 status. EAD application can be filed on its own or along with Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status.

Currently, the USCIS is taking up to 24 months to process the visas of many H-4 visa holders who have applied for EAD extensions. L-2 visa holders, mostly the spouses of those who are on L-1 visas in the US, say they are facing the exact same issue and losing jobs every day.