Jacobson & Han LLP
Los Angeles Spouse Visa Attorneys
(213) 620-0222

M2 Spouses and
Children of M1 Visa Holders

The M2 nonimmigrant visa allows the dependent spouse and children of a qualified M1 student visa holder to enter into the U.S.

To qualify for M2 visa, you must:

• Prove your intention to enter the U.S. temporarily
• Prove that you are the dependent spouse or child below 21 years of the M1 applicant

On M2 visa, you may:

• Study in an elementary or secondary school fulltime, if you are an M2 child
• Study in a vocational or recreational school
• Travel in and out of the U.S.

On M2 visa, you may not:

• Seek admission in a University if you are an M2 child or spouse
• Accept employment

You may stay in the U.S. on M2 visa as long as the principal M1 applicant is in status. This may be for one year or for the period necessary for the principal M1 applicant to complete the course of study plus 30 days thereafter to depart, whichever is less.

Note: The 30 days to prepare for departure is permitted as long as you maintain status.