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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 Florida, as in all states of the United States, the issuance of visas, including those for dependents, is governed by federal law, not state statutes. The U.S. Department of State is responsible for visa policies and procedures. The J-2 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to the dependents (spouse and unmarried minor children) of a J-1 Visa holder, which is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. Dependents may apply for a J-2 Visa to accompany or join the J-1 Visa holder in the U.S. The eligibility for dependent visas varies by visa category; while many nonimmigrant visas such as F-2, H-4, and L-2 allow for dependents to join the primary visa holder in the U.S., some visa categories do not have corresponding dependent visas. It is important for individuals to consult with an attorney or the U.S. Department of State's resources to understand the specific requirements and rights associated with each visa type.

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