Separate Entry of Dependents
If you would like to bring your immediate family members (children and spouses), to the United States as F-2 dependents, you must complete our Request for Form I-20 (Grad, Undergrad) and submit it with the required supporting documents. The Request for Form I-20 can be obtained in the Forms section of this website. Upon completion of all documentation, your dependent(s) must be entered into the SEVIS system and a SEVIS generated I-20 Form must be issued on their behalf. They will then use this I-20 Form to apply for a visa at the United States Embassy/Consulate in their home country. Forms and specific guidance can be obtained through our office by calling 951- 827-4113.
Reporting Dependent Arrivals and Change of Residential Address
You are required to report your dependent(s) arrival in the United States and local residential address to our office. Regulations require us to record and update this information in SEVIS. Therefore, please complete a Student Dependent Form immediately upon dependant arrival and attach copies or your dependents I-20, I-94 card, visa and passport. You can obtain this form from the IEC or in the Forms Section of this website. After completing the Dependent Form, call 951-827-4113 and schedule an appointment to meet with the International Student Advisor.
In order to enhance your family’s experience in Riverside, we have designed many activities specifically for the spouse and children of our non-immigrant students and scholars. Accurate dependent information allows us to keep them informed of activities and programs. In past years, we have provided trips to various museums and art galleries, as well as whale watching adventures and weekly programs, designed to enhance interactions in English. Please see the International Student Families Section on this website for more information.
Employment Authorization For Dependents (Can my F-2 dependent work?)
Dependents of F-1 visa holders (F-2s) are not permitted to work.
J-2 Dependents
Separate Entry of Dependents
If you would like to bring your immediate family members (children and spouses), to the United States as J-2 dependents, please schedule an appointment with the Responsible Officer of your Exchange Visitor Program to discuss the procedures. You will need to provide the name (ass it appears on the passport), date of birth, country of birth, and country of citizenship for each dependent that plans to enter the United States. You will also need to provide updated financial documentation certifying that you have enough funds to support yourself and your dependents.
Upon completion of all documentation, your dependent(s) must be entered into the SEVIS system and a SEVIS generated DS-2019 Form must be issued on their behalf. Your family members will then use the DS-1019 Form to apply for a visa at the United States Embassy/Consulate in their home country. Specific guidance can be obtained through our office by calling 951- 827-4113.
Medical Insurance
It is a United States federal government requirement that dependents have adequate medical insurance coverage for the period of their stay in the U.S. Specific insurance coverage requirements are available at the IEC. Medical insurance brochures are available as well.
Reporting Dependent Arrivals and Change of Residential Address
You are required to report your dependent(s) arrival in the United States and local residential address to our office. Regulations require us to record and update this information in SEVIS. Therefore, please complete an updated Dependent Form immediately upon dependant arrival. Please attach a copy of your dependents DS-2019, I-94 Card, passport and visa to the Form. You can obtain this form from our office or the Forms section of this website. After completing the Dependent Form, call 951-827-4113 and schedule an appointment to meet with the International Student Advisor.
In order to enhance your family’s experience in Riverside, we have designed many activities specifically for the spouse and children of our non-immigrant students and scholars. Accurate dependent information allows us to keep them informed of activities and programs. In past years, we have provided trips to various museums and art galleries, as well as whale watching adventures and weekly programs, designed to enhance interactions in English. For detailed information, please browse the International Student Families Section of this website.
Employment Authorization For Dependents
(Can my J-2 dependent work?)
Dependents of J-1 (Exchange Visitor) visa holders may be granted employment permission by the Unites States Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) when the earnings of the employment will be used for the support of the dependent spouse and children - not for the support of the principal Exchange Visitor. There is a special application procedure to request employment permission. The staff of International Education Center will assist you with the application.