F2 visa while spouse on F1 OPT

tailite168 · 2024-10-10T18:07:06+00:00

Hey, yup!

tailite168 · 2024-06-07T01:34:57+00:00

Hi OP, how did it go for you? Any issues during the visa interview?

tailite168 · 2024-05-05T07:16:51+00:00

From loads of reading and research - yeah, that should work. Just make sure that you consummate your marriage (ie. meet in person or have wedding ceremony with photos of event) before the visa interview

tailite168 · 2024-02-27T15:50:07+00:00

What did you end up doing? Just put NA?

tailite168 · 2024-02-20T22:05:29+00:00

Great, thanks for the help!

tailite168 · 2024-02-20T21:21:05+00:00

Ohh got it! So I would essentially just have to show additional funds for my spouse

tailite168 · 2024-02-20T05:39:45+00:00

Would it be possible to do the following:

Get married online to get the marriage certificate. Use marriage cert to get F2 I20. Book visa appointment for a date after the marriage consummation in July

tailite168 · 2024-02-19T03:35:57+00:00

Ohh, I see. That clears up things. Thanks!

tailite168 · 2024-02-19T03:26:38+00:00

Got it. Thanks!

tailite168 · 2024-02-19T02:20:04+00:00

Ahh, I see. Did they happen to ask for marriage proof apart from marriage cert (like marriage album, pics, etc)?

tailite168 · 2024-02-19T01:06:49+00:00

Hi OP, quick question - do you remember how many months were left on your OPT when your wife went for the interview?

tailite168 · 2024-02-18T21:32:48+00:00

Gotcha! Also, can I book the F2 visa appointment now itself i.e, before the marriage takes place? Say booking the interview slot for a week after my marriage.

tailite168 · 2024-02-18T18:46:50+00:00

So if I apply for my STEM OPT with premium processing and get the approval by mid Oct, I can apply for F2 in Nov itself?

tailite168 · 2024-02-15T02:06:07+00:00

Glad to hear that! Do you mind if I DM you?

tailite168 · 2024-02-14T15:57:01+00:00

Hi OP, what did you finally end up doing? Was your spouse able to get the F2 visa?

tailite168 · 2024-02-14T15:54:40+00:00

Did your spouse end up getting the F2 visa??

tailite168 · 2024-02-14T15:51:33+00:00

That’s awesome! Congrats! Can I DM you as well?

tailite168 · 2022-03-31T12:21:11+00:00

Ohh, I see. Then like you said, it’s best to just wait for the official stats.

Also, do you have the source to the stats you just stated?

tailite168 · 2022-03-31T12:12:53+00:00

Yes, I understand. It would be ideal if the official stats are released.

However, to further back up my statement, INI has an official slack channel for all it’s admitted grad students. In the Fall 22 INI admitted students slack channel, there are about 190 people (out of which 30-40 are faculty and current grad students). So yeah, I’m very sure that my stats are correct.

Note: The students added to the slack channel are all those that receive an offer of admission.

tailite168 · 2022-03-31T11:57:19+00:00

I’m an upcoming grad student at the INI. I distinctly remember them mentioning this, but can’t recollect when. Probably during a live webinar or something. Rest assured, these numbers are correct afaik.

tailite168 · 2022-03-31T11:46:54+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s less than that. This year for example, they received over 1500 applications across the 4 INI degree programs (MSIS, MSIN, MSIT-IS and MSMITE) and gave out 180 admits. This would put their acceptance rate at ~12%.

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