Can I include my fiancé after L-1 approval?

The L-1 visa allows the holder’s immediate dependents to come along through the L-2 status, but that dependent category covers only a spouse and children within the age limit. A fiancé or fiancée does not fall into that category.

If the goal is to bring a fiancé, the usual route is a visa created specifically for that purpose, such as the K-1, designed for those planning to marry in the United States. It is a separate process with its own requirements and procedures, distinct from those of the L-1 and L-2.

A few points that help organize the decision:

• The L-2 accompanies the L-1, but only for a spouse and dependent children.
• A fiancé relationship follows a different path, with its own specific rules.
• Marriage may, depending on the circumstances, open different dependent options.

Since every situation has its own details, it is worth checking the current requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist before choosing a path.

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