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 Kansas, as in all U.S. states, the issuance of visas is governed by federal law, not state statutes. The U.S. Department of State oversees visa policies, and dependent visas are available for certain visa categories. The J-2 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for the dependents of J-1 exchange visitors. This allows spouses, unmarried minor children, and sometimes dependent parents to accompany or join the J-1 visa holder in the United States. While many nonimmigrant visa categories, such as F, H, and L visas, have provisions for dependents, some visa categories do not offer dependent visas. It is important to consult with an attorney or the U.S. Department of State's resources to understand the specific eligibility and application procedures for dependent visas.