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Bring Your Spouse and/or Children to the U.S. (for Faculty and Scholars)

In much the same way you obtained your J-1 visa by documenting that your activity at Tufts and you had sufficient funds to live here, your spouse will have to do the same.

If you wish to bring your spouse to the United States, you need to provide the International Center with the following information:

• If your current funding source is not sufficient, provide a Current Bank Statement (within 2 months) with your full name on it, indicating you have at least $4,320 U.S. to sponsor your spouse.
• Letter of Sponsorship, dated and signed, attesting to your relationship to your spouse and your willingness to provide him/her at least $4,320/year for living expenses. For children, you must also show funding of $4320/year.
• Information Sheet that lists your spouse's or children's:
  • First name (clearly identified)
  • Last name (clearly identified)
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Relationship to you
  • Approximate arrival date in the U.S.

You are not required to be the sponsor. But, whoever is the sponsor must show the above listed financial documents.

Processing time to issue your spouse's and/or children's immigration documents is approximately 2 to 3 weeks.