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J-2

Type of visa (immigration status)

Spouse or unmarried minor (under age 21) child of J-1 visa holder.

Eligibility criteria

Legal spouse or child of J-1 visa holder
J-1 must prove financial support (including insurance coverage) for each dependent

Possible income from U.S. sources

May apply for work permit

Maximum length of stay in U.S.

As long as J-1 maintains status

Advantages

May be employed full-time with appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval
May study full-time

Disadvantages

If J-1 is subject to two-year home resident requirement, so is the J-2
May not be able to change visa status inside the U.S.

Supporting documentation needed

Proof of financial support
Proof of relationship to J-1
DS-2019 (issued by UTSA or program sponsor)

International Students

Phone: 210-458-7202

Email: International.Services@utsa.edu

Location: Graduate School and Research Building, GSR 2.116

Main Campus

1 UTSA Circle

San Antonio, TX 78249

UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA'S Destinations

UTSA is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.