The V1 and V2 nonimmigrant visas allow certain spouses of lawful permanent
residents and the children of those spouses to travel to and from the US and to reside in the US while they wait for the final
completion of their immigration process. The Visas for adults will be valid multiple request for entry for ten years;
for children under the age of 11, these visas will also be issued for multiple entries and with a 10 year validity date; for
children 11 years or older, the visa will be valid for multiple requests to enter and will remain valid until the holder’s
21st birth day. In addition, holders of V1 and V2 visas may apply for employment authorization documents to work
in the US.
