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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 Georgia, 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 children under the age of 21 of the J-1 Visa holder. In some cases, dependent parents may also qualify if they can be considered dependents of the J-1 Visa holder. The J-2 Visa allows dependents to reside in the U.S. while the J-1 Visa holder participates in the exchange program. Dependents may study and, with authorization, work in the U.S. Each class of nonimmigrant visa has specific rules regarding dependents. While many visa categories allow for dependent visas, some do not. The process for obtaining a J-2 Visa or any dependent visa involves an application to a U.S. embassy or consulate, and the requirements must be met under the applicable federal immigration laws and regulations.

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