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Active F-1 students and J-1 students/scholars can request immigration documentation so their spouse and/or under age 21 child/children can apply for a dependent visa or change their immigration status within the U.S.

Submit the Dependent Request E-Form to request a new dependent(s). To login, enter your UMass NETID credentials and choose Amherst as your campus. Dependent requests take 10 business days to be processed.

  • You should submit one Dependent Request for each dependent you want to add.
    • Dependent’s Passport
    • Current Immigration Documentation (if your dependent is within the U.S.)
  • Required Funding Minimums
    • Students
      •  You will need to submit finances for a single student plus each dependent. You must demonstrate funding for at least one year.
    • Scholars
  • Financial Documentation Requirements
    • Bank statements must be less than 6 months old and in English.
    • Scholarship or Fellowship letters cannot be expired.
    • Graduate Students: If you have an assistantship, please upload a copy of your contract. We cannot accept prior term contracts; please ask your department for an updated one or a confirmation letter of your funding. If additional funding is needed, ISSS will contact you. 

Removing Dependents 

If your dependent no longer needs UMass’ sponsorship, please email yourISSS advisor.

Family Resources 

When bringing family members to the U.S., please read the important information on Schools and Childcare. 

F-2 Dependent Specific Information

J-2 Dependent Specific Information