L1A visa from L1B

[l1bavisahelp]

Hello,

I have a valid L1B till July 2012.
My also have a valid L2 till July 2012.
My son had visa till July 2011 and then it was extended till July 2012.

Now I have come back to India as I am nearing 5 years on L1. Since I am already performing a managerial role, I am applying for a L1A visa.

Should my wife and son go for fresh L2 with me or can they continue with existing L2 visa?

[rvisak]

You can apply for L1A extension from within US..unless you wish to stay out for 1 yr and recapture the entire 7 yr term. Either ways since their L2 is linked to the underlying L1 petition (which is undergoing a change) i think its better they apply for a L2 with you

[kabkaba]

There is no need to apply for new L2 Visas if their current Visas are valid.
Moreover, they can live in the US as long as their I-94's are valid and you are maintaining L1 status (A or B or employer does not matter).