Is there a minimum age for L-2 dependents?

There is no minimum age for a dependent on an L-2 visa. A child can be included in the petition from birth, provided that the family relationship with the L-1 visa holder is properly documented.

The L-2 visa was designed precisely to keep families together during an intracompany transfer, allowing the spouse and children of the primary holder to remain lawfully in the United States.

The real attention, in practice, falls at the other end: to qualify as a dependent child, the individual must be within the age limit established for dependents and must be unmarried. Once a child exceeds that limit or changes marital status, they no longer qualify automatically as a dependent, and the family may need to revisit their immigration strategy.

Because these criteria are defined by law and are subject to change, confirm the current age limit and qualifying conditions through the official source (USCIS) or with an immigration professional before filing the petition.

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