I am currently in India and my employer is filing an L1A petition for me. Do I need to file anything for my wife and child?

Answer

If the L1A petition is being filed for consular processing, there typically would be no need to file anything for one’s dependents at the moment. If the petition is approved, the principal spouse and the dependents will need to complete a DS-160 and apply for L-1/L-2 visa “stamps” at a U.S. consular post. (04.Nov.2025)

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