The following information applies to the child or spouse of an F-1 visa student.
F-2 visa holders: Dependent spouses and children of F-1 visa students are now eligible to enroll part-time ONLY in any credit or vocational courses, with a maximum of 11 credit hours in a fall or spring semester and a maximum of 5 credit hours in a summer semester.
Documents Required for F-2 Dependent Visa Students
Upload the required application documents directly into your application profile, with clear PDF scans of each document, into the categories below. Where multiple forms and documents are required, ensure you scan all documents into one PDF file to upload into the appropriate category. Your application will not be complete until all supplemental documents are received.
Required Items for F-2 Dependent Student (Academic)
| Document | Instructions | Access form |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Data Sheet | See instructions on form. | Forms Website |
| Passport | Photocopy identification page in your passport. | Provided by student |
| Visa Document: F-2 Visa or F-2 Status USCIS I-797 Approval Notice | Photocopy | Provided by student |
| I-94 Document: Form I-94 arrival/departure card | See instructions. | Provided by student |
| F-2 Form I-20 | Photocopy of current Form I-20 (pages 1 and 2). | Provided by student |
| Unofficial College Transcript | See instructions. | Provided by school attended |
| Unofficial High School Transcript | See transcript instructions. | Provided by school attended |
| Application fee — Temporarily waived |
Upon paying, upload email receipt. | Provided by student |
| Primary F-1 Form I-20 | Photocopy of current F-1 Form I-20 (pages 1 and 2). | Provided by student |
| Primary F-1 Proof of Enrollment | Current unofficial transcript or course schedule. | Provided by student |
| Primary F-1 Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if applicable | Photocopy (front and back). Submit if primary F-1 currently or has previously received authorization to work in the U.S. | Provided by student |
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