Nonimmigrant Visas

Dependents - H-4 and L-2 Visas

Applicants for dependent H-4 and L-2 visas should submit:

• All the required documents for any nonimmigrant visa, Plus:
• A marriage registration certificate, and an original birth certificate for each child
• Wedding invitation and wedding ceremony photos
• A clear photocopy of all 36 pages of the principal applicant’s passport (if not applying with principal applicant). If a copy of the passport is submitted, the principal applicant's photo must be clearly identifiable
• A letter from the spouse’s employer confirming continued employment
• The principal applicant’s I-797 and I-129 forms
• The principal applicant’s work experience letters
• The principal applicant’s letter of offer from the U.S. company
• Pay stubs from principal applicant's current place of work and income tax return.

The Consulate cannot accept documents received directly from the company by mail or fax. If confidentiality is of concern, the applicant should bring the documents to the Consulate in a sealed envelope. The Consulate will not make this information available to anyone and will respect the confidentiality of the information.