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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 Kentucky, as in all states of the United States, the issuance of visas, including those for dependents such as spouses, unmarried minor children, and sometimes dependent parents, is governed by federal immigration law, not state law. The J-2 Visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa available for the dependents of J-1 Visa holders, which allows them to accompany or join the J-1 exchange visitor in the U.S. This is applicable to the spouse and unmarried minor children of the J-1 Visa holder. Each visa category, such as F, H, L, and others, has specific provisions for dependents, and the eligibility for a dependent visa varies based on the principal visa holder's status. It's important to note that not all visa categories provide for dependent visas. The process for obtaining a dependent visa typically involves an application to a U.S. embassy or consulate, and the requirements and privileges of the dependent visa are linked to the corresponding principal visa category.

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