Only a spouse (legal marriage) and minor unmarried children under the age of 21 years are eligible for the dependent J-2 visa status. They may accompany the J-1 student or join them at a later date. Dependents will need their own DS-2019 form to apply for the J-2 visa stamp. The J-1 DS-2019 application includes a section for dependent information. The Dashew Center will automatically provide DS-2019 forms for those dependents listed on the application
However, if you are requesting DS-2019 forms for your dependents after yours has already been issued, you will need to ask your host academic department to initiate a J-2 dependent request through the MyBruin International Portal. The following documents will need to be uploaded:
- Copy of Dependent Passport Photo Page
- Financial Documents
*A J-2 Dependent Fee of $40 is required per year of appointment for issuing a DS-2019 for dependents. Fees can only be paid by UCLA departmental recharge.