The family’s permissions depend on individual status, not the commercial label attached to the principal applicant. Qualifying L spouses are employment-authorized incident to status; dependent children are not authorized to work solely through L-2.
Recheck the principal and dependent plans together
If the principal role or status basis changes, have the consequences reviewed for each family member. List intended employment and study rather than using a generic accompanying-family description. Confirm the spouse’s documentation and any separate route. A promotion letter does not by itself resolve immigration steps or extend anyone’s authorized stay. The dependent categories cover a qualifying spouse and unmarried children under 21. Check each person’s relationship, age and period of authorized stay rather than extending a permission from another household member.
The principal needs a valid L-1B petition based on one continuous qualifying foreign year, related active entities and special or advanced company knowledge connected to the US assignment. L-1B requires qualifying organizations doing business, twelve continuous months of qualifying employment abroad during the relevant preceding thirty-six months, and specialized knowledge for the U.S. assignment.