Dependent DS-2019 Request

J-1 Scholar Information

U.S. Immigration Regulations require proof of financial support for the J-1 and all dependents during the entire J-1 program.
The minimum financial support requirements are as follows:

  • J-1 Exchange Visitor: $20,760 per year ($1,730 per month);
  • Spouse: $6,708 per year ($559 per month);
  • Child: $3,912 per year ($326 per month).

Speak with an ISS Specialist to see if you need to provide additional financial support documentation.

U.S. Immigration regulations also require J-status scholars and their dependents to maintain health insurance during the entire J-1 program.
Further information is located in the Current Scholar section of this website.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Dependent Information

To bring a spouse and/or children to the U.S. as J-2 dependents, complete the following information for each dependent. If you need to add more than 4 dependents, complete an additional form.

Dependent 1

(names must match passport)

Written as MM/DD/YYYY (ex: 12/25/1990)

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20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, pdf.
Dependent 2

(names must match passport)

Written as MM/DD/YYYY (ex: 12/25/1990)

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, pdf.
Dependent 3

(names must match passport)

Written as MM/DD/YYYY (ex: 12/25/1990)

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, pdf.
Dependent 4

(names must match passport)

Written as MM/DD/YYYY (ex: 12/25/1990)

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, pdf.