When is the best time to file for F2

[dchechelashvili]

Hello, everyone,

please help me sharing your experiences. I already got F1 visa, and now my daughter wants to come with me. Would you suggest to go ahead and obtain another I20 from my university and ask for F2 visa immediately, or wait 6 months and do it when I will be in the US?

Generally, when is the best time to apply for F2 for children? At the same time as for F1, shortly thereafter, or after 6 months, or one year?

Thank you very much for your responses!

 

[namecheckvictim]

You can apply for a F2 anytime or at the same time when you applied for your F-1.

 

[angela20]

To apply for an F-2 visa, you need to contact your school's international student office and request a new I-20 for your dependent. You will likely be asked to provide documents to demonstrate the relationship, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, notarized certification, etc. You will also need to show evidence of financial resources sufficient to support your family living in the United States. This may include bank statements, pay stubs, affidavits of support, and family savings in your home country.

A child in F2 status is allowed to attend K-12 school (elementary, middle, or high school) as a full-time student. They may not enroll in a full course of study at a college or university (post-secondary level), except for taking recreational classes.