L2 Visa Status

Dependent family members of L1 visa holders can obtain L2 visa. Immediate family members like spouse and children under 21 yrs can qualify for this visa. 

Documents required for L2 visa: 
* CEAC Barcode printout. This is the application confirmation page, you will get once you complete US Visa application form DS-160 online. [See a Sample ] 
* Application visa fee original receipt issued by HDFC bank.
* Copy of interview appointment letter which you get at the time of setting appointment with VFS. 
* Valid passport of each applicant. 
* One photograph: 2 and 2 inches square (50 mm square) for each applicant, showing full face, without head covering, against a light background. To be used in the application Form. 

US consulates are very particular about the Photographs specification. Must follow these guidelines for photographs. Check out the Guidelines for Photographs required for US visa. 

* Demand draft for visa issuance fee. 
* If the applicant is below 14 yrs of age, Original Birth Certificate of this applicant (child) is required. 
* Your original marriage certificate. 
* Entire wedding photo album. 
* A copy of each side’s marriage invitation card.
* All 36 pages of the principal applicant's(L1 holder's) passport (if not applying with principal applicant). If a copy of the passport is submitted, it should be a GOOD copy and the photo must be clearly identifiable 
* Copy of spouse's L1 approved petition. Form I-129 (if Form I-797 is a blanket permit, copy of Form I-797 and I-129) of the Principal Applicant, and letter from employer that describes the relationship with the Principal Applicant and the purpose of travel. 
* Spouse’s (L1 holders), employment verification letter. 
* Pay stubs from principal applicant's L1's current place of work. 
* Copy of L1 holder’s income tax return. 
* Demand draft for visa issuance Fee.