To have an F-2 dependent added to your record, you must provide the following documentation:
- Proof of Sufficient Financial Funding (additional $2,000 per dependent)
- For a Spouse:
- a copy of your Marriage Certificate
- a copy of spouse’s valid Passport (photo page and parent page)
- For a Child:
- must be under 21 years of age
- must be unmarried
- must not be within 90 days of their 21st birthday
- a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate
- a copy of the child’s valid Passport (photo page and parent page, unless the child is registered in the parent’s passport)
- For Reactivation of a Dependent SEVIS Record:
- SEVIS Number to be reactivated
When you have gathered your information and documentation, you may use the
Add or Reactivate a Dependent request form.
You must submit a separate request for each dependent you would like to add or reactivate.