F2 Dependent

To qualify for dependent status, your spouse and children (under age 21) must establish during the visa interview that

• He/She is the spouse or child of the F-1 principal. This is done by supplying a marriage license and birth certificates.
• He/She has sufficient funds to cover expenses while present in the United States.
• He/She intends to leave the United States upon termination of the principle F-1
• If the dependents are following the student – you will need to show that the “F-1 student is, or will be within 30 days, enrolled in a full course of study or engaged in approved practical training."

• F-2 Spouses may not engage in full-time study
• F-2 children may only engage in full-time study at the K-12 level
• Part-time study is permitted only to the extent that it is “vocational or recreational” in nature.
• Note: Please speak to a representative in the Turley Student Services Center prior to engaging in any form of part-time study.
• Your F-2 dependent status is only valid if the F-1 student is in the United States and continues to maintain valid F-1 student status.
• F-2 dependents may (after initial entry to the U.S.) temporarily leave the country – however – you will need to have the documents necessary to enter both the country to be visited as well as to re-enter the United States.

Fairmont State University strongly supports the reunification of families and friends. Spouses and unmarried minor children can be admitted in F-2 dependent status while family and friends can apply for a visitor's visa to visit students in the United States.