Ans.The F-2 dependent visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows dependent spouses and children of F-1 student visa holders to enter into the U.S.

Ans. On F2 visa, you may:

Enter the U.S. along with your spouse or join him or her later

Travel in and out of the U.S. or remain in the U.S. continuously as long as you maintain valid F-2 status

Ans. You may stay in the U.S. as long as the principal F-1 visa holder maintains valid status. You lose your status once the principal applicant loses F-1 status.

Ans.No, you may not take up paid employment while in the U.S. on F-2 visa.

Ans.As an F-2 spouse you may not engage in full time study and F-2 child may only engage in full time elementary or secondary school (kindergarten through twelfth grade) study. F-2 spouse or child may engage in a study that is avocational or recreational in nature.