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Add/Remove a J-2 Dependent

You will be prompted to provide a scan of your J-2 dependent's passport to your UF department as part of the New International Student Request. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you have adequate funding to support you and your J-2 dependent(s). The minimum funding requirements are: 

J-1 Exchange Visitor 

$2,266/month 

J-2 Spouse 

$1,000/month 

J-2 Child 

$500/month (per child) 

To request a form DS-2019 for a dependent after you have already started your program, you must email your EVS advisor. The following materials are required: 

  • Scan of each dependent’s passport  
  • Proof of sufficient funding: 
    • J-2 spouse: $1,000/month 
    • J-2 child: $500/month (per child) 
  • Proof of appropriate health insurance 
    • Coverage for each J-2 dependent must begin on or before the date that you submit their application, not the date they intend to arrive in the US. 
      • This means that you must purchase health insurance for when your J-2 dependents are outside the US, even if they have not yet received their visa. 
      •  When EVS issues your J-2 dependent's DS-2019, they will automatically be in Active status. Federal regulations require anyone with an active DS-2019 to have active health insurance coverage.  
      • There are no exceptions to this requirement.  

If any J-2 dependents voluntarily end or legally become ineligible for J-2 status, their form DS-2019 must be canceled. 

Potential reasons to remove a J-2 dependent: 

  • J-2 dependent will leave the US with no intent to return during the J-1 program 
  • J-2 dependent was approved to change from J-2 to another US visa status 
  • J-2 dependent child turns 21 
  • J-2 dependent child marries 
  • J-2 dependent spouse and J-1 exchange visitor divorce 

To remove a J-2 dependent, you must email your EVS advisor. 

Important Considerations 

  • If a J-2 dependent's DS-2019 is canceled, and later you request a new DS-2019 for the same dependent: 
    • You must pay a $100 EVS processing fee. 
    • EVS will issue a new DS-2019 with a different SEVIS ID number, meaning the dependent will need to apply for a new J-2 visa. 

For more information, please contact EVS.