United States•North America14-90 days
205 USD
30 months
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Spouse or unmarried child (under 21) of an R-1 visa holder.
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MRV (visa application) fee | 205 USD |
Issuance/stamping fee | — |
| Initial grant | 2.5 years |
Must be spouse or unmarried child under 21 of a valid R-1 visa holder
R-1 principal must have an approved Form I-129 petition
Demonstrate bona fide dependent relationship to R-1 holder
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
Intend to depart the U.S. when R-1 principal's status ends
Education
none or higher
Valid passport (6+ months validity beyond stay)
DS-160 confirmation page
MRV fee payment receipt
I-129 receipt or approval notice for R-1 principal
Proof of relationship to R-1 holder (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
Photo meeting U.S. visa photo requirements
Evidence of financial support
| DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | Fill online |
| Application Steps | R-1 principal employer files Form I-129 petition with USCIS; Await USCIS petition approval for R-1 p… | travel.state.gov |
| Dependent Visa | none | travel.state.gov |
| Dual Intent | true | uscis.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | MRV (visa application) fee: 205 USD; {"label":"Issuance/stamping fee","amount":null,"currency":"USD"… | travel.state.gov |
| Fees | $205 MRV (application) fee; issuance/stamping fee varies by nationality | travel.state.gov |
| Forms | DS-160 | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · DS-160 · description | Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | travel.state.gov |
| Included Nationalities | — | travel.state.gov |
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