Adding a J-2 Dependent

International students who wish to bring their spouse and/or children to the U.S. must provide additional documentation before SUNY New Paltz can issue the appropriate immigration documents for your J-2 dependent(s). 

If your dependent will change his/her immigration status in the U.S., then you and your dependent should meet with an International Student Advisor to discuss the change of status application. 

International Student Advisors are available to answer questions during walk-in hours or you can make an appointment to meet an advisor.
 

Eligibility

• You must be in valid J-1 status to request a DS-2019(s) for your dependents
   

Required Materials

• Photocopy of your marriage certificate if adding a spouse and/or birth certificate if adding a child.  All documents must be translated into English. 

• Photocopy of the identification page of passport for spouse and/or child.  

• Financial documentation:   A student wishing to have his/her family member(s) accompany them must document that they can financially support themselves and their dependents while studying in the U.S.  (and also complete the International Student Financial Statement if parent, family or other funds will support your program). 

• Additionally, banks statements must reflect current balances issued within the past 6 months, documenting at least $10,000 USD per dependent.  Please keep a set of original financial documents for when you dependent(s) applies for their visa or change of status

Procedure

1. Log in to your My ISS-Profile.   

2. Click on “2. Requests.”  

3. Under “What Can We Help You With”, see your request options, and click on the request you would like to make. 

4. You will need to upload financial documentation in the Bank Statement section.

5. In the Dependent Passport (s) section you will need to upload the passport identification page for each dependent, and in the Proof of Relationship section you will need to upload your proof of relationship (translated marriage/birth certificate).

6. Submit.

Special Considerations

Dependent children must be unmarried and under 21 years of age, and parents or other relatives are not eligible.
 

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