F1 to L2 change of status

USA L1, L2 Visa
1

My husband is going to apply for L1 from India. I am in the US on F1 OPT

  1. Can I apply for L2 change of status from the US. Does my husband have to be physically present in the US?

  2. Can I apply for EAD and L2 change of status at the same time?

  3. How long would it take for the L2 change of status and the EAD to come through?

2

You can apply for L-2 once the primary L-1 status has been confirmed. Physical presence test does not apply here.

No - L-2 status must be approved before an L-2 EAD is applied for or an unnecessary RFE is triggered

Current processing time is 45 to 63 days.