The IR visa category grants U.S. lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) for the immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
Family members who will travel with you to CWRU will be provided the appropriate dependent Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 so that they can apply for the appropriate F-2 or J-2 visa in your home country.
Dependent family members are not required to pay the fee ... Please note: You must first submit the online nonimmigrant visa application form (DS-160), pay the visa application processing fee, and ...