Adding an F-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 F-2 dependent(s).   A Dependent I-20 request must be completed for each dependent you would like an I-20 issued for.  

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 F-1status to request an I-20(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.  Please read and complete the International Student Financial Statement and upload it to the Dependent Request.  Note, the International Student Financial Statement is only required if the funding is from a sponsor.  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

• If F-1 student is on OPT or STEM Extension, please submit appropriate employment reporting form. 
   

Procedure

1. Log in to your ISS-Profile - Dependent Request

2. You will need to upload financial documentation in the Attached Document section.

3. In the Dependent Request Form you will need to upload passport identification page for each dependent, as well as proof of relationship (translated marriage/birth certificate).

Special Considerations

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

• You must complete the Dependent I-20 request for each dependent you would like an I-20 issued for. 

• F-1 students must purchase health insurance for their F-2 dependents for each semester the F-1 student is enrolled at SUNY New Paltz.  We highly recommend the SUNY Health Insurance plan.  The start date of your dependents' health insurance must match the start date of your own, and this policy must be purchased within 30 days of your arrival to the U.S.
  
   

 Request Dependent I-20(s)