Visa Question - Canadian with Foreign Spouse Coming to USA

[joss10]

Hi I'm wondering if someone could help me out with this question. I am a Canadian coming to the USA to study. I read that Canadians don't need to apply for student visas in order to study in the States? But if my spouse is a non-Canadian/non-American citizen, would I still be allowed to bring her along as a dependent? 

[RiseofthePhoenix]

You need to check with the international student office of your prospective university or go to the INS website to get up to date information regarding this. But I am pretty sure all foreign nationals need a student visa to study in the US, and that includes citizens of Canada.

I am also pretty sure that your spouse can travel with you to the US ad legally reside under the F-2 dependent visa. However, her visa won't allow her to work (or study??) in the US.

Once again, I'm not too sure so refer to the ins.gov website for more info. Best of luck.