Should I take F1 visa first and then add dependents later

[raj_naidu]

HI All,

I am applying for USA F1 visa, but now I don’t want to apply visa for my dependent, so should I take F1 visa first without mentioning dependents name in i-20 form and then add dependents later means after completing my study or after getting job then can I apply for dependents visa, is it possible?.

[Kalpesh_Dalwadi]

@raj_naidu

so should I take F1 visa first without mentioning dependents name in i-20 form

Yes.

@raj_naidu

then add dependents later means after completing my study or after getting job then can I apply for dependents visa, is it possible?.

Yes, you can apply for F2 for your dependents in future whenever you are ready.