If you are in F-1 status

• Be in full-time status, with correct date of completion.
• Have enough funds for each dependent (see estimate of expenses).
• Complete Dependent Form.
• Submit documents to international office and wait a week for dependent I-20 to be completed.
• Send I-20, financial documents (bank statements, assistantship letters, etc) and Dependent Form to dependents.
• 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).
• Complete Dependent Form.
• 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.

If you are in H-1B status

• Be in full-time status, with correct date of completion.
• Have enough funds for each dependent.
• Send a certified photocopy of I-797, financial documents and Dependent Form to dependents.
• Dependents should go to Consulate for visa.