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J-2 Request

Typically, J-2 DS-2019s are requested with the Initial J-1 request in iServices. However, you may request a J-2 DS-2019 after the J-1 DS-2019 has been issued.

Please log into your iServices profile and click "J-1 Services," on the left hand menu. From the J-1 Scholar Services screen, click on "J-1 Scholar Add a Dependent."  

Prepare Supporting Documents

Please make sure to have your dependents' passport biographical pages ready, as well as proof of funding your original proof of funding does not meet the additional dependent funding requirements. 

 

Passport Biographical page(s) of dependent(s)

Upload Passport Biographical page(s) for any spouse and/or children. All passports must be valid and should have at least 6 months of validity left on them. 

When entering your dependent's name, please make sure to list their name as written in the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) - the bottom portion of the passport biographical page. 

Funding Documentation

If your previously submitted financial documentation will not cover the addition of a dependent, you will need to upload additional documentation to meet the new minimum monthly support needed.

You must demonstrate minimum monthly funding as follows:

  • Scholar only: $2400/month
  • Accompanying J-2 spouse: $800/month
  • Accompanying J-2 children: $400/month per child

Example: A scholar is coming to UC San Diego for a two-year program with their spouse. The minimum amount they need is:

$2,400 for Scholar x 24 months= $57,600
$800 for Spouse x 24 months= $19,200    
Total= $76,800 total minimum proof of funding required for two years with a Spouse 

Note: Documentation cannot be more than 6 months old. If funds are listed in foreign currency include a currency converter.

If UC San Diego is not providing you with funding that meets these amounts, you must upload documentation proving you have financial support for the minimum amounts mentioned above for the entire during of your J-1 program.

Funding documentation may include: 
  • Funding organization letter indicating amount of funds and disbursement period
  • Employer letter stating your salary and that you will continue to be paid for the date range of your program at UC San Diego
  • Bank statement showing personal funds of scholar or sponsor (if sponsor, include affidavit of support for scholar from sponsor that indicates amount of funding provided for the date range of your program).
  • Evidence must show currently existing liquid funds
    • Not acceptable: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, pay statements