J-1 Request to Add Dependent(s)

Dependents of J-1 scholars include spouses and children, and dependents are allowed to stay in the U.S. in J-2 status for the duration of the J-1 scholar's program. J-2 dependents are allowed to study part-time or full-time and can request U.S. employment authorization.

Domestic partners are not eligible for J-2 status and must obtain their own status in the U.S. (such as B visitor or business traveler, studying full-time in F-1 or J-1 status, or obtaining a work visa status through employment).

J-2 dependents are added to the J-1s SEVIS record and given their own DS-2019s.  They use the DS-2019s to apply for a J-2 visa at an embassy or consulate abroad, or to apply to change status in the U.S. 

Before filling out the J-1 Scholar Request to Add Dependent(s) form, please review the dependent funding requirements. 

To add a dependent, please submit the following form:

Scholar Information
Please refer to https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/page/cost-living-j-1-scholars-university-chicago for dependent funding requirements.
Dependent #1
Please enter this information exactly as it appears in the dependent's passport.
If applicable
If your dependent has multiple nationalities, please indicate the one that will be used for J-2 purposes.
If applicable
Dependent #2
Please enter this information exactly as it appears in the dependent's passport.
If applicable
If your dependent has multiple nationalities, please indicate the one that will be used for J-2 purposes.
Additional Dependents
If you are requesting DS-2019 forms for more than two dependents, please enter the same fields as you did above for each additional dependent here.