North Dakota State University

If you are in F-1 status:

• You must be in full-time status.
• Submit the following documents:
  • Copy of marriage certificate (plus a translation in English)
  • Copy of dependent's passport
  • Official financial documentation - you must show enough funds for you and each dependent (see Estimate of Expenses in the Admission portion of our website)
• Submit documents to OIP and wait a week for documents to be reviewed and dependent I-20 to be issued. We will email you when the documents are ready to be picked up.
• Mail the I-20 and financial documents (bank statements, assistantship letters, etc.) to your dependent(s).
• Dependents should go to Consulate for visa.
• Current NDSU F-1 students who return home to marry during their program, must first submit/fax a copy of their marriage certificate prior to issuance of dependent I-20.

If you are in J-1 status

• Be in full-time status, with correct date of completion.
• Check with sponsor to be sure they approve.
• Have enough funds for each dependent (see estimate of expenses).
• Submit documents to international office and wait a week for dependent DS-2019 to be completed. OR These documents may need to be submitted to your sponsor.
• Send DS-2019, financial documents (bank statements, assistantship letters, etc) and Dependent Form to dependents.
• Dependents should go to Consulate for visa. A dependent may need to submit proof of insurance.