Ans. The M-2 nonimmigrant visa allows the dependent spouse and children of a qualified M-1 student visa holder to enter into the U.S.

Ans. To qualify for M-2 visa, you must:

.Prove your intention to enter the U.S. temporarily

.Prove that you are the dependent spouse or child below 21 years of the M-1 applicant

Ans. On M-2 visa, you may:

Study in an elementary or secondary school fulltime, if you are an M-2 child

Study in a vocational or recreational school

Travel in and out of the U.S.

Ans.On M-2 visa, you may not:

Seek admission in a University if you are an M-2 child or spouse

Accept employment

Ans. You may stay in the U.S. on M-2 visa as long as the principal M-1 applicant is in status. This may be for one year or for the period necessary for the principal M-1 applicant to complete the course of study plus 30 days thereafter to depart, whichever is less.


Note:The 30 days to prepare for departure is permitted as long as you maintain status.

Ans.Yes, you may apply for extension of stay on M2 visa.

Ans.You may extend your stay on M-2 visa by submitting Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status, to the USCIS at least 15 (but not more than 60) days before your authorized stay in the U.S. expires.

Ans. No, you may not work on M-2 visa.

Ans .As M-2 spouse you may not engage in full time study


.As M-2 child you may only engage in full time study in an elementary or secondary school (kindergarten through twelfth grade)

.Both M-2 spouse and child may engage in study that is vocational or recreational in nature

Ans. No, there are no travel restrictions on M-2 visa. You may leave the U.S. and re-enter as long as you have a valid M-2 visa.

Ans. As M-2 child you must change status after your 21st birthday to remain lawfully in the U.S. You may change status to F-1 if you wish to seek admission in a University, or change status to a Work Visa.

Ans.When applying for a change of status to F-1, the documents required are:

.Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status for Academic and Language Students

.Completed Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status

.Proof of financial support

.Copy of I-94, Arrival-Departure document, (front and back)

.Copy of I-94, Arrival-Departure document, (front and back) of parent

.Copy of Visa and Passport

.Copy of Certificates of Eligibility (Form I-20M-N, Form I-797) for parent

Ans.How do I apply for M-2 visa?

.Completed Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application

.Passport valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S.

.Documents establishing:

    Proof of your relationship with the principal M-1 visa applicant, which could include original marriage certificates, birth certificates, and photographs
    
    Status of the principal M-1 applicant in the U.S., which could include documents such as photocopies of passports and U.S. visas, and Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant M-1 student status
    
    Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in the U.S., to establish that you are not likely at any time to become a public charge