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Visas may be issued to the spouse, unmarried minor children, and sometimes the parents (if dependents) of a person with a corresponding visa type. For example, the J-2 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued by a consular official at a U.S. embassy or consulate for spouses and dependents of J-1 exchange visitors who accompany or later join the J-1 Visa holder in the United States.

Many classes of visas have their own dependent visa, but others do not.

In the state of Alaska, as in all U.S. states, the issuance of visas is governed by federal law, not state statutes. The J-2 Visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa available to the dependents of J-1 Visa holders, who are admitted to the United States under the Exchange Visitor Program. This includes the spouse and unmarried minor children of the J-1 Visa holder, and in some cases, dependent parents. The J-2 Visa allows dependents to accompany or join the J-1 holder in the U.S. for the duration of their program. Dependents may study and, with authorization, work in the U.S. while on a J-2 Visa. It's important to note that while many nonimmigrant visa categories offer corresponding visas for dependents, there are some that do not. The specific eligibility and application requirements for dependent visas are determined by the U.S. Department of State and must be met by applicants to successfully obtain a visa.

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