F-2 Dependent Student

I am the child or spouse of an F-1 visa student. View application deadlines.

F-2 visa holders: Dependent spouses and children of F-1 visa students are now eligible to enroll part-time ONLY in any credit or vocational courses, with a maximum of 11 credit hours in a Fall or Spring semester and a maximum of 5 credit hours in a summer semester.

Documents Required for F-2 Dependent Visa Students

Upload the required application documents directly into your application profile, with clear PDF scans of each document, into the categories below. Where multiple forms and documents are required, ensure you scan all documents into ONE PDF file to upload into the appropriate category. Your application will not be complete until all supplemental documents are received.

Items Required Categories for F-2 Dependent Student (ACADEMIC)
International Student Data Sheet
International Student Data Sheet Instructions:
On form
PDF
Passport
Passport Instructions:
Photocopy identification pages in your passport.
Provided by Student
Visa Document
F-2 visa or F-2 Status USCIS Approval Notice Instructions:
Photocopy.
Provided by Student
I-94 Document
Form I-94 arrival/departure card Instructions:
Printed from here
Provided by Student.
Form I-20 Document
Form I-20 Instructions:
Photocopies of all current and previous form I-20s (pages 1 and 2).
Provided by Student
English Proficiency Score
Only one test is required. View instructions & exemptions. Instructions:
TOEFL Minimum Score Required:  Internet-Based Test (iBT): 79 
The ACC School Code with TOEFL is 6759.

Academic IELTS Minimum Score Required:  Overall Band Score of 6.5
Test registration at TOEFL.org or IELTS.org.
Unofficial College Transcript
All College/university transcript See instructions Provided by school you attended
Unofficial High School Transcript
High school transcript Not required if you attended college. See transcript instructions Provided by school you attended
 $100 One-time Only, Nonrefundable Application Fee  
$100 One-time Only, Nonrefundable Application Fee Instructions:
Pay application fee HERE. Upload email receipt once paid.
Provided by Student
USCIS I-797 Receipt Notice
If applicable Form I-797 Notice of Action Instructions:
Photocopy. Submit if you have an application pending with immigration of I-797 (I-130, I-485, I-589, I-539). No photos.
Provided by Student
Employment Authorization Document
If applicable Employment Authorization Document (Card) Instructions:
Photocopy of EAD (front and back). Submit if you currently or have previously received authorization to work in the United States.
Provided by Student
Primary Visa Holder or F-2 Dependent Passport (each dependent)
Primary F-1 Visa Holder Passport Instructions:
Photocopy identification pages in your dependents passport, for each spouse and/or child dependent
Provided by Student
Primary Visa Holder or F-2 Dependent Visa Document (each dependent)
Primary F-1 Visa or F-1 Status USCIS Approval Notice Instructions:
Photocopy.
Provided by Student
Primary Visa Holder or F-2 Dependent I-94 Document (each dependent)
Primary F-1 Form I-94 arrival/departure card Instructions:
Printed from here
Provided by Student
Primary Visa Holder Proof of Employment or F-2 Dependent I-20 Document (each dependent)
Primary F-1 Form I-20 Instructions:
Photocopies of all current and previous F-2 form I-20s (pages 1 and 2).
Provided by Student
Primary F-1 Employment Authorization Document (Card) Instructions:
Photocopy of EAD (front and back). Submit if primary F-1 currently or has previously received authorization to work in the United States.   
Provided by Student
Primary F-1 Proof of enrollment See instructions Provided by school primary F-1 attends

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