A dependent United States visa is a type of visa which allows spouses and children to travel to the United States for the purpose of accompanying a family member with a corresponding visa type. While many visa classes have their own dependent visa, others do not. Some of these require all family members to apply for the same visa class. H-4 visa - for dependents of those admitted under another H visa F-2 visa - for dependents of those admitted on an F-1 visa. Employment is not authorized L-2 visa - for dependents of those admitted under an L-1 visa. L-2 spouses may work while in the US. Children may not be employed J-2 visa - for dependents of those admitted on a J-1 visa. J-2 dependents may study while in the US and apply for authorization to work