How Do You Apply For An L2 Visa?
An L1 visa, according to VisaPro, is a visa issued to “foreign national executives being transferred to the U.S. to manage an organization or a major function or division of an organization.” An L2 visa is issued to spouses and children of L1 visa holders. Under U.S. immigration law, L2 visa holders can apply for work authorization upon entering the United States. If approved, L2 visa holders can legally work in the United States. Since an L2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa, applying for an L2 visa is similar to applying for other nonimmigrant U.S. visas. Visit the homepage of U.S. Department of State to complete Form DS-156, Application for a Nonimmigrant Visa. To complete this form, see the resources section. Download, complete, and print Form DS-156, making sure to select “L2 visa” under the “What type of visa?” question. Be sure you complete the form as thoroughly as possible. Upon completion, print a copy of the completed form. Download, complete, and print Form DS-157, Supplemental N
