What are the documents required to apply visa for wife of PhD student from university as well as from Nepal? Will be the I-20 and letter of recommendation from Professor enough from university? And what are the required documents to prepare in Nepal? 

Basically you need the documents to provide the evidences that you are studying well and have enough financial sources. As far I remember when I sent documents to apply for wife, the required documents are

1. Original I-20 with your wife's CORRECT NAME as appear in the passport.

2. Letter from department and professor to demonstrate you are making progress towards the degree.

3. Do you have teachinh assistantship or research assistantship? if yes, request to include in the department letter or advisor's letter and amount.

4. Your recent transcript and course registration for the coming semester.

5. In I-20 if you do not have financial assistantship enough to cover the expenses after your wife gets here, you also need to include bank statement showing your personal asset to support her.

From Nepal,

1. Application with copy of I-20, and all documents you sent.

2. Married certificate

3. Are you newly married?, she may also need to take few photoes taken with you.

4. If you have enough financial support, she does not need to show any other evidence in Nepal.

I think these are all. Hope other friends add more if I missed something.

Good luck.

 

My wife works for NGOs and does it ok to mention her work and academic background during the interview? What could be the anticipated questions and answers for the interview? 

Greatly appreciate your feed backs.

F2/M2/J2 Visa for Student Dependants

The students and his/her dependants (immediate family) can apply for the visa at the same time. Documents for Student's Dependents Visa: Passport, visa fee receipt issued by HDFC Bank and interview appointment letter. Individual Form I-20 in original approved and signed by the University authority. A copy of the Form I-20 of the Principal Applicant. Photocopy of the Principal Applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately). Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album. Original Birth certificate (for each child). Additional financial resources to support the dependants while in the United States. Applicants with dependents must also provide: Proof of the student’s relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates.); It is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time, but if the spouse and children must apply separately at a later time, they should bring a copy of the student visa holder’s passport and visa, along with all other required documents.

First Good Luck ur wife...

Asine sir,

Answers Kanchha-Dai gave to your questions are perfect. Just follow his suggestions. You don't need to show any financial document in Nepal if you have enough RA/TA stipend to support you and your wife. If your wife is applying for F2 visa, NO you don't need to show her academic transcripts and work experience. With her visa status (F2) she is not entitled to work or study in US legally so there is no point furnishing documents that show her work experience or academic background. I hope that helps. Good luck!

NepsGuy,