Bringing Dependents

Important notes about bringing your dependents and when they must be enrolled in the UHCSR insurance plan to have coverage begin upon their arrival.

If you are in F-1 status:

You must be in full-time status.
Submit the following documents via our Dependents Request form
- You will be asked to upload some documents to the form including: 1) Copy of marriage certificate (plus a translation in English), 2) copies of dependents' passports, and 3) official financial documentation
Submit form to the 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.
Send the new I-20(s) 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.

Important notes about bringing your dependents and when they must be enrolled in the UHCSR insurance plan to have coverage begin upon their arrival.

If you are in J-1 status:

Be in full-time status.
Check with sponsor to be sure they approve.
Submit the following documents via our Dependent Request Form.
- You will be asked to upload some documents to the form including: 1) Copy of marriage certificate (plus a translation in English), 2) copies of dependents' passports, and 3) official financial documentation
- You will also complete a special form on the last page to verify you understand the insurance requirements for all J-2 visa holders
Have enough funds for each dependent (your international advisor will provide you with this estimate); funds must be sufficient for your entire program duration.
- All J-1 students and J-2 dependents must carry the North Dakota University System mandated health insurance plan through UHCSR. Expense estimate provided will include health insurance costs for duration of program for all family members.
Submit form to international office and wait for dependent DS-2019 to be completed. OR, if NDSU did not issue your DS-2019, documents must be provided to your sponsor.
Send DS-2019, financial documents (bank statements, assistantship letters, etc) to dependents. Dependents should go to Consulate for visa. A dependent may need to submit proof of insurance to Consulate.