daccs

when you first fly out to the US on a L1 and L2 (for my wife) visa do the kids still need esta's?

Just want to avoid any issues at check in.

Thanks
Dave

rebs

If the plan is for your children to stay with you in US (rather than just visit) then they should also have their own L2 visas.

daccs

they're only 8 and 12, i didn't think they'd need one

sir_eccles

Well as long as they go back to the Uk in less than 90 days they'll be fine. I suspect that isn't the plan.

I suggest you contact your company's lawyers first thing Monday morning.

daccs

cool cheers. I have a call with them tomorrow so will add it to my list of questions.

rebs

Make it one of your first questions to them

sir_eccles

As long as you aren't flying out on Tuesday! Do you have your visa yet?

SanDiegogirl

They have to be accounted for on your visa application.

ian-mstm

They need their own visas.


Ian

notonuksoil

I'd be a little concerned about the lawyers if they knew you had kids that were moving with you and they didn't include them on your petition!

sir_eccles

Typically the lawyer will be representing the company not the visa recipient.

md95065

... and, typically, the company will have instructed the attorneys to arrange visas for their employee and his family ...

lizzyq

So, did the OP tell the attorneys he had children or did he not bother to as.....


....."they're only 8 and 12, i didn't think they'd need one "

petitefrancaise

Good job he found BE!!

daccs

Sorted. The family get added at the point of completing the DS-160 form. they all have L2 visa's