How do I bring my spouse/child to the USA using an F2 visa?
Many students wish to bring their husbands, wives, or children to the USA. Usually, the best way to bring them to the USA is by using an F2 visa.
The F2 visa is a “dependent” visa—to bring family members to the USA who will be dependent on the F1 visa holder.
Request an F2 visa for a family member
If you would like to bring your husband, wife, or child to the USA using an F2 visa, please follow these instructions:
1. Add your dependent(s) information to your ELI application
2. Prepare your documents
The following documents should be uploaded with your ELI application:
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of the passport for each dependent
All students and dependents receive a digital version of their I-20, which should be printed out for the visa appointment.
Important notes
- If your husband, wife, or child plans to study full-time in the ELI, then this person may not use an F2 visa; instead, this person must use an F1 visa.
- F2 visas are only for spouses and children. They may not be used for other family members (like parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, etc.).