Travelling to the US on an L2 visa when separated

I have an L2 visa that's still valid and would like to visit my friends in the US in the next couple of weeks but unsure I'm able to use it.

Unfortunately, I'm separated from my husband who has the L1b visa. He's from the UK but lives in the US whilst he still has his visa.

He's still in the US and both our visas are still valid.

Do you think I should apply for an ESTA or will I be ok on my visa? IF I did apply for an ESTA even though my visa is valid, would that cause issues too?

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Best Answer

I don't think there is the slightest need of travelling together, so you should be good.

The 'dependency' of the L2 means that if your spouse loses the L1, you lose the L2 automatically too, but it doesn't mean you need to stay with each other when travelling.

My spouse often traveled alone on an L2, and they never asked where I am with the L1.

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Can L2 visa holder travel alone?

You can certainly travel alone. Carry documents showing your husband's L1 status, employment verification.

Can I enter US with L2 visa?

The L2 visa is a nonimmigrant US visa issued to dependents of L1 visa holders. Immediate family members of L1 visa holders may enter and stay in the United States by obtaining L2 visas. Eligible family members for an L2 visa include spouses and children (under age 21) of L1 visa holders.

Can L-2 enter US without L1?

Sure. Done all the time. As long as the L1 is valid the L2 can seek the visa on his or her own.

Do you need to be married for L2 visa?

Family members, including spouses and dependent children, of L1 visa holders can come to the US on an L2 dependent visa. L2 spouses must be legally married to the L1 visa holder, and L2 children must be unmarried and under the age of 21.

MORE CHANGES ANNOUNCED BY USCIS TO L-2 VISA POLICY | US L2 EAD

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