J-1 Add New Dependent Walkthrough

J-1 Add New Dependent Walkthrough

If you have any questions, please reach out to scholar@olemiss.edu.

Please note: DS-2019 documents can be issued only to dependent spouses and to dependent children under 21 years of age. Children over 21 years old cannot be issued a DS-2019 and cannot hold J-2 status.

 
  1. After logging in to the Scholar Portal, navigate to the RequestsTab.
    Requests Tab
  2. Click the Add New Dependent button. 
    Add new dependent button
  3. Fill out the Request form and upload the supporting documentation. Supporting documentation includes: passport information page and evidence of funding (see end note).
    Add new dependent form
  4. When you are finished, click "Create Request". This will submit the request to the ISSS administrator for processing.
    Create Request Button​

Funding for J-2 Dependents:

You only need to upload evidence of funding if your current amount of funding does not meet the minimum required to cover you and your dependent(s).

To bring a spouse or any children, a J-1 Scholar or Professor must show financial support above the minimum of $23,660 per year ($1,971/ month).
  • Financial Support of an additional $7,000 per year ($584/ month) must be shown to bring a spouse.
  • Financial Support of an additional $5,000 per year ($417/ month) must be shown for each dependent child.