Can I bring my family with me to the U.S. if I have a student visa?

If you are a student in California with a student visa, it is possible to bring your family with you to the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security offers several types of visas that allow students to bring their close family members to the U.S. The most popular of these is the F-2 visa. This visa allows the spouse and unmarried children (under the age of 21) of an F-1 student visa holder to accompany the student to the U.S. The F-2 visa holders are allowed to enter and stay in the U.S., but they are not allowed to work, or to attend school (other than elementary or secondary school). Another option is the J-2 visa. This visa is available to the spouse and children of a J-1 visa holder, who is a student visa holder. The J-2 visa allows the family members to enter and stay in the U.S. but, like the F-2 visa, they are not allowed to work or attend school (other than elementary or secondary school). If your family members plan on working, attending school, or staying in the U.S. for more than two years, they may need a different type of visa. Your family should consult an experienced immigration attorney to determine the best option for them, based on the situation.

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