You must present evidence of financial support both to the UB at the time of application for admission and to Consul at the time of application for a visa. Current immigration law makes it extremely difficult to change status after you arrive. It is possible that you will be asked to return to your home country to apply for an F-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. There are two semesters per academic year. Spouses with F-2 dependent visas are not permitted to work in the U.S. under any circumstances.
Immigration laws governing unauthorized employment are strict.
You should not anticipate employment as a means of financial support. The University does not provide dormitories or student housing. UB is an urban, non-residential, commuter institution. Many students have roommates to lower their living costs. UB assists students in locating off-campus housing and apartments .