L1's Fiancee L2 questions

[goat525 0]

A few questions about the process we are going to go through.

We are 2 Canadians together for 10 years now. My Fiancee is now in California working under an L1 Visa, We are going to get married in the next few months. After that I am looking to work in the US after 1 year.

a) He was just approved for L1 as single status, is it instant to add L2 after a marriage that just happened?

b) How long after L2 approval will it take for me to work. I believe I will need an EAD (Employment Authorization Document)

c) After we get Married, and before I plan on applying for L2, am I free to go to the states as a visitor for a week or two?

d) For this type of Visa addition, do we need anything more than a marriage certificate for proof? (We were planning on eloping somewhere, not a big wedding)

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[hikergirl 277]

I did a bit of reading this morning on L2.

From what I saw, your fiancée’s company should do the footwork for the L2 for you. And yes you need to apply for your EAD with an I-765 if I remember right. His company lawyer should be able to steer you guys in the right direction.

Generally speaking Canadians are free to visit during processing of visas. You would just need to bring proof that you are not immigrating at this time. Return flight arrangements, letter from employer, lease agreement, that sort of thing. Paperwork that shows you still have ties to Canada. Also, resist the urge to overpack as too much stuff will look like you are staying.

A NEXUS card may come in handy for you if you are going to be travelling back and forth.

[Boiler 45,662]

L2 is not an immigrant visa, it is pretty straightforward to get however.

Allow 90 days to get EAD.

[hikergirl 277]

I did a bit of reading this morning on L2.

From what I saw, your fiancée’s company should do the footwork for the L2 for you. And yes you need to apply for your EAD with an I-765 if I remember right. His company lawyer should be able to steer you guys in the right direction.

Generally speaking Canadians are free to visit during processing of visas. You would just need to bring proof that you are not immigrating at this time. Return flight arrangements, letter from employer, lease agreement, that sort of thing. Paperwork that shows you still have ties to Canada. Also, resist the urge to overpack as too much stuff will look like you are staying.

A NEXUS card may come in handy for you if you are going to be travelling back and forth.

As Boiler pointed out I misspoke in my post above.

What I should have said is you need to bring proof that you are not intending to stay in the US as this time.