Required Documentation
International students requesting to add a spouse as a dependent must provide:
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- Copy of marriage certificate
- Valid passport of spouse
- Additional $5,000 USD in funding
- Current I-94 record if located within the United States
International students requesting to add a child as a dependent must provide:
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- Valid passport for each child
- Additional $4,000 USD in funding for each child
- Current I-94 record if located within the United States
Funding Requirements
Minimum funding requirements for F-1/M-1 Student:
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- Tuition & Fees | $5,300 (2 semesters)
- Books | $1,200 (1 year)
- Health insurance | $2,200 (1 year)
- Living expenses | $14,000 (1 year)
Total for Students $22,700
Additional fees required for F-2/M-2 dependents:
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- Dependent spouse | $5,000
- Dependent child | $4,000 per child
Obtaining F-2 Status
OCC students wishing to bring their spouse or children to the U.S. as dependents must
request an F-2 or M-2 OCC I-20 in the F-1 Portal.
Dependents have two options for obtaining status:
- Apply for an F-2/M-2 visa from outside the U.S. after receiving the OCC I-20. Dependents
may travel with the primary visa holder to enter the U.S. or join them later.
- Dependents who are already in the U.S. in a different immigration status may apply
to change status to F-2 /M-2 through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Employment
F-2 and M-2 dependents are not allowed to work in the United States.
Education
F-2 and M-2 dependents may study part-time at an SEVP-certified school or program
at the postsecondary level.