Which category does M-2 status fall under?

M-2 status is specifically designated for the dependents of M-1 students, which includes their spouses and children. M-1 status is granted to non-immigrant students enrolled in vocational or non-academic programs in the United States. The M-2 designation allows the immediate family members of M-1 visa holders to accompany them or join them in the U.S. while they are pursuing their studies.

This connection is vital as it recognizes that the families of non-immigrant students also require the ability to remain in the U.S. during the student’s course of study. The M-2 status does not provide work authorization to its holders but permits them to stay in the country for the duration of the M-1 student’s program.