Can J2 visa be applied before marriage?

Question

I am a doctor on J-1 visa. Getting married in 2 months. Want to apply for J2 visa for my fiance so that she can acompany me immediately after marriage to US. Not sure if my sponsoring agency ECFMG will get me a DS 2019 form, without a marriage certificate.

If I manage to get DS 2019 form, will US embassy officers ask for marriage certificate before stamping

Answer 1

You are search a net?

J2 Visa Law?

as a http://helplinelaw.com  

Answer 2

You and your fiance will have to be legally married before she can qualify as your dependent. Yes,you will be expected to show proof of marriage; if ECFMG doesn't ask for it, the interviewing consular officer will and the visa will be denied.