Dependents are legal spouses or unmarried children under the age of 21. Dependents of F-1 students must possess an I-20 in order to enter the U.S. Domestic Partners are not eligible for dependent status but may apply for B-2 visas.
Dependents of an F-1 Student
Dependents may accompany you, the F-1 student, to the U.S. or follow to join you at a later date. Dependent family members hold F-2 status.
In order to qualify for F-2 status, individuals must establish to the satisfaction of the officer at the U.S. consulate and the immigration officer at the port of entry that the individual:
- Is your spouse or child. Translated marriage licenses and birth certificates are accepted forms of proof. You must officially be married before ISS can issue a dependent I-20 for your spouse.
- Has sufficient funds to cover expenses while in the U.S.
- Intends to leave the U.S. upon completion of your F-1 status.
Each F-2 dependent must have their own original F2 I-20.
What is Needed to Request an F2 I20
What documents do you need to request an F2 I20?
- Spouse- marriage license or documentation
- Child- Birth certificate or other government documentation
- Passport ID page of each spouse/child
- Affidavit of Support with extra dependent costs
- Bank statement or other financial documentation
Cost for Having Dependents in the US
- Spouse- $2500
- Child- $1,200 per child
How to Request an F2 Dependent I20
Where do I request and F2 I20?
DO NOT OPEN MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION. DOING SO WILL DELAY YOUR APPLICATION.
See below on how to get back into your incomplete application
Log into the Portal by selecting “I have a SAUMAG Username and password”. See the next question below for further instructions.
How do I login to the application?
- Select “I have SAUMAG username and password”
- Username: SAU email without the “@mulerider.saumag.edu” email address (ex jmmartisek1234), Password: Your SAU password
- Select “Request, 20XX” (pick the year for your request)
- You will be taken to your Request page.
I started an application. How do I log back into my application?
Once on the profile page, you will see your incomplete application listed on the left-hand side of the page.
What should I expect during the application process?
- Login to the Request portal.
- Fill out the Add F2 Dependent Questionnaire
- Upload all the documents listed under the Attach Document section
- Once you are done click the submit button
Common F2 Questions
Can F-2 Dependents Work in the US?
Can F-2 Dependents Study in the US?
F-2 dependents can study part-time in an academic or vocational curriculum at an SEVP-certified school. F-2 dependents can also study in avocational or recreational programs–hobbies. An F-2 spouse or child who desires to engage in full-time study, other than as described above, must obtain F-1 status.
