What Are the Risks of Being a Dependent Visa Applicant?

Being a dependent on a visa application can provide many opportunities to live and experience life in a new country together with your partner/spouse and/or family. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks.

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What are the Risks for Dependent Visa Applicants?

A dependent's visa is usually tied to the visa status of the primary applicant (e.g., a spouse, parent, or guardian). If the primary visa holder's status changes, expires, or is cancelled, the dependent's visa may also be affected.
Depending on the specific visa category, dependents may face visa restrictions, such as limitations on work rights or study rights, among others.
Not all dependent visas provide a clear transition to permanent residency (PR), as they heavily rely on the primary applicant’s status.
A relationship breakdown can have legal implications, potentially affecting the dependent's right to stay in the country.
If dependents require or wish to change to an independent visa status due to a change of circumstances, they may face challenges meeting the visa eligibility requirements.
Dependents must follow the visa conditions, which may include specific work or study limits, health and character requirements and more.

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

Have a planned strategy for your visa pathway if circumstances may impact your future visa status. Our team of immigration lawyers at Agape Henry Crux works closely with two of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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