The L-1 visa allows foreign nationals to legally live and work in the United States Travel in and out of the United States is allowed as long as your L-1 visa and status are valid Visas are also available for immediate family members (i.e., spouse and children). Spouses may work in the United States under special permission from the INS. L-1 dependents (including spouses and children under 21) receive L-2 visa status. They are allowed to remain in the United States as long as the L-1 visa holder. L-2s spouses may obtain approval to work in the country in any type of employment. Currently, there is no work permission provision for L-2 children.