Dependent Information

  • An F-1 student's spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 who are accompanying the F-1 student in the United States are eligible for admission in F-2 status as dependent family members.
    • Provide their information on page 3 of the SBVC international student application. Provide information of additional dependents on a separate document and include it in your application.

  • If you are planning on having dependent/s on your application, please provide their passport, proof of relationships (marriage certificate for spouse or birth certificate for child).

***NOTE: Prospective international students applying for Fall, 2025 admission or later will be required to show proof of an additional $8000 USD per dependent on their sponsors bank statement and on the affidavit of support form or I-134. 

For more information on bringing dependents on an F2 Visa, please visit the USCIS Website on Chapter 9 Dependents.