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Tuesday, November 24
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Wednesday, November 25
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Monday, November 30
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Monday, November 30
4:15pm–5:15pm
Monday, November 30
7:00pm–8:00pm
⇒ Student & Scholar Adivising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ J-1 Scholars ⇒ About J-2 Status
A dependent ( a spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21) of a J-1 Exchange Visitor might be eligible to apply for a J-2 visa if the dependent has the intention of residing in the US during the J-1 scholar’s program. A spouse and/or children who plan to visit only for a short vacation may be eligible to apply for other visa types. A child over the age of 21 must apply for a different visa status in order to enter or remain in the US. Please consult with an advisor in the Office of International Services if dependents will be accompanying the J-1 visitor to the US.
In addition to the funding documentation needed for a J-1 Scholar ($1200 per month), the Office of International Services must see proof of financial support for J-2 dependents (spouse and/or children) prior to issuing immigration documents. The minimum funding requirements are $783 per month for the first dependent, and $300 per month for each additional dependent. For example, a family of four would need to show proof of $1200/month for the J-1 scholar, $783/month for the spouse, and $300/month per child, for a total of $2583 per month, for the duration of the program.