All applicants should be prepared to provide:
* Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;
* scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
* financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.
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.
参考资料：http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html