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Requesting Dependent I-20


What is a Dependent?
All F-1 visa holders are eligible to bring their children and/or spouse with them on an F-2 dependent visa. If you wish to bring any dependents with you, you will need to submit a request in the ISSS portal.

Documents Required when Requesting Dependents
Dependents passport ID page
Proof of Relationship - such as marriage certificate or birth certificate
Proof of Funding - $7,500 USD for a spouse
                              $5,000 USD per child
Declaration of Finances

Steps to Submitting F-2 request
  1. Log into your ISSS portal and go to tab 4
  2. Click on the icon with multiple people that says "Dependent Information Create"
  3. Upload the required documents
  4. Fill out dependents information
  5. Hit Submit
Please allow at least 7-10 business days to process your dependent requests. 


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