Pearl..

Pearl..

Oct 28, 2011

L2 Norms..


This article aims at giving information to the new resident L2 visa holders about the rules to follow in USA.


L2 visa holders are spouses of a valid L1 visa holders ,who are hired on a contract basis by a US company through a foreign company for work.There are a lot of differences in rules and privelages between a permanent resident and a non immigrant resident in US.In the initial stages of entering US,a lot of confusion is there regarding the do’s and dont’s here. So i thought of providing a quick overview of these.


1.Work: The most common question arising is that “Can a L2 visa holder work in US”?
Answer: “YES” unlike a H4 visa holder. This is an advantage,and this can be utilized by applying for a Employment authorization document/EAD. This can be attained by applying online or through mail to the USCIS by filling a form I-765 at the cost of 340 dollars. Link to this- http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis Any person with a valid visa and I-94 can apply to this and start working once they get the EAD.


2.MEDICAL INSURANCE /CAR INSURANCE /SCHOOL BENEFITS: A person on a L2 visa can attain all the benefits of medical/car insurance; Can also have his /her child admitted for a public school ;use a public library.


3.DRIVING LICENSE: A L2 visa holder must have a valid driver’s licensefrom the state DMV office though they posses their countries driver’s license. They can take a written test for a temporary instruction permit ,which is valid for a period of 6 months to 1 year and meanwhile practice and give a behind the wheels driving test and attain a driver’s license. A few states give a grant for L2 visa holder’s to drive for the first 6 months with their countries driver’s license.


4.STUDIES: A L2 visa holder can have an added advantage of studying at US,and obtaining degrees from universities until they have a valid visa .But they need to make the financial arrangements themselves or need a green card holder/permanent resident for proof/witness to obtain a loan for studies.


5.ELIGIBILITY TO STAY:A L2 visa holder has the eligibility to stay at US, only as long as the spouse who has a L1 visa is valid to stay; So if the husband’s L1 visa expires and has to go back,then even a wife has to go back because her L2 VISA is invalid henceforth. Even in case of a divorce ,the spouse cannot stay back with the same visa status.He/she may have to apply for a different visa(H1 or F1 student visa)or may have to marry a permanent resident of the US,in order to continue staying.. ;)


6.BUYING A PROPERTY: A L2 visa holder can own a property under the L1 visa status ,provided they have their cash paid;but if financing is needed ,then again it would be a problem.There are different norms to be followed by a bank/finance company to issue a loan .They may have to take help from some green card holder /home country property as collateral/proof.



Oct 13, 2011

Chit chat between ME & me.. ;)

At times, I enjoy observing others act; try to analyze their behavioral patterns. Grab silly things from them, try to apply too. In my head, I match any song suiting to the situation & this way I pull myself out from any stress/ anger.

Lately, I just love walking between the nature & turning the time machine back to the old times>>
"Childhood Fantasies",
"Teenage Crushes",
"Blush 4 First Love" :p

Wondering how I went through the 'OSLA' time ;) # (OSLA- One sided lover association)

The thing is observing yourself on how we take steps ahead & simply move on, from time to time. Noticing, on how you struggled the hard times of childhood/teenage life, which might seems silly, today. But the catch is we must always maintain that connection to the past, and yet ceaselessly pull away from it.

Here, I am not asking to stick to the rotten memories & feel regret/gloom about it and whispering to yourself "Kash..aisa hota toh.."
My point is taking right actions today, could be the best apologies for bad actions in the past.
The more anger/ hatred feelings you carry in your heart, for not fulfilling the said promises or expectations, the less capable you are of loving in the present.

"Never regret something that once made you smile….at the time its what you wanted.."
Life is too big so is ur heart.. Simply spread smiles, love around. Forgive, forget & forgo.. :)