Visa Categories

Dependents (F-2, J-2, L-2, H-4 Visas)

To obtain a visa to join a spouse or parent for a short-term stay in the United States, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that he or she is the spouse or minor child of an F-1, J-1, M-1, H-1, H-2, or L-1 visa holder who wishes to enter the United States solely to accompany or follow to join the principal visa holder.

Visa Specific Information:

• The F-2 visa is intended for dependents of students (F-1).
• The J-2 visa is intended for dependents of exchange visitors (J-1).
• The M-2 visa is intended for dependents of students at vocational or other recognized non-academic institutions (M-1).
• The H-4 visa is intended for dependents of temporary workers (H).
• The L-2 visa is intended for dependents of intracompany transfers (L).

Required Documentation:

• Applicants should provide documentation which establishes their relationship to the principal visa holder, such as original marriage certificates, birth certificates, and photographs.
• CITIC Bank fee receipts
• Applicants should also provide documentation which establishes the visa status of the family member in the United States, such as photocopies of the passports and U.S. visas, and form I-20 for students, form DS-2019 for exchange visitors, or form I-797 for temporary workers.
• Applicants should also provide documentation which indicates that they or the principal visa holder has sufficient funds available so that the family member is not likely at any time to become a public charge or have to seek unauthorized employment in the United States.