F2 Visa
F2 Visa Details
An F2 visa may be obtained by an F1 visa holder’s spouse and minor children. An F2 visa holder may remain in the US as long as the F1 holder remains in legal status. An F2 visa holder may change his or her status in the US.
Employment
An F2 visa holder may not accept employment. He or she must obtain a work visa.
Study
An F2 visa holder may engage in full or part time study.
For whom is an F2 Visa appropriate?
Spouse and children of F1 visa holders who wish to visit or accompany the F1 visa holder to the United States.
What are the requirements for obtaining an F2 Visa?
The spouse and minor children accompanying an F-1 student are eligible for admission in F-2 status if the student is admitted in F-1 status. The spouse and minor children following-to-join an F-1 student are eligible for admission to the United States in F-2 status if they are able to demonstrate that the F-1 student has been admitted and is, or will be within 30 days, enrolled in a full course of study, or engaged in approved practical training following completion of studies.
Does The Messersmith Law Firm handle these types of cases?
Yes, we take all types of immigration cases and represent clients worldwide. Here is a short sample of our recently approved petitions.
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