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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 Wyoming, as in all states across the United States, the issuance of visas falls under federal jurisdiction and is not governed by state law. The U.S. Department of State is responsible for visa policies and procedures. For spouses, unmarried minor children, and sometimes dependent parents of individuals holding certain types of visas, there are corresponding dependent visas available. The J-2 Visa is one such example, which is available to the dependents of J-1 exchange visitors. This allows them to accompany or join the J-1 Visa holder in the U.S. While many nonimmigrant visa categories offer dependent visas, not all do. It's important for individuals to consult with an attorney or check the specific visa requirements and regulations through official sources such as the U.S. Department of State's website to understand the options and limitations for dependents accompanying visa holders to the United States.

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