What does my spouse or child need to apply for a dependent visa stamp?
Your spouse or unmarried child(ren) under the age of 21 years may accompany you in a dependent visa category (e.g., H-4 if you are in H-1B status, or L-2 if you are in L-1 status) by making their own visa applications at a U.S. Consulate. If your family members are applying with you, required documentation typically includes: • Marriage Certificate (to show relationship of you and your spouse) • Birth Certificate (for a dependent child) • Completed and signed Optional Form 156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) which is available at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate • Valid passport • One passport-style photograph • Appropriate filing fees for the U.S. Consulate. (This fee differs for each consulate.) If your family members are NOT applying with you, required documentation additionally includes: • A copy of the visa stamp in your passport; or other documentation of your valid nonimmigrant status Return to top 3) If I wish to visit a U.S. Consulate in Canada or Mexico to obtain a U.S. visa in
