Key Highlights
What is a Dependent Visa?
A dependent visa is a kind of visa. It allows the dependents of primary applicants to accompany them.
With a dependent visa, the dependents can:
- Stay with the primary applicant/family.
- Travel and explore
- Study in an educational institution (in some cases)
- Work (in some cases)
The different types of dependent visas are:
- Temporary visa
- Permanent visa
Note: With a temporary visa, partners or spouses can work in a limited capacity (provided it is valid). But, if you apply for a permanent visa, you can become a permanent resident.
Eligibility Requirements for Dependent Visa
The eligibility criteria for the Dependent Student Visa of Australia are –
- The dependent must be a spouse, partner, or dependent child.
- In the case of a dependent spouse, you must be married.
- In the case of a civil partner, you must live with your partner for a minimum of 12 months.
- In the case of dependent children, the child must be yours or your partner’s.
- The child must be below the age of 18.
- The child must not be married or engaged.
- The child must be in the educational field.
- You must be a dependent child of the F-1 visa applicant.
- The dependent child must be below 21 years.
- The dependent child must have an unmarried status.
- You must be the spouse of the F-1 visa applicant.
- If you are a common-law partner, then –
- You must display proof that you and the sponsor have a civil partnership.
- You and the sponsor must live in the same place.
- If you are a spouse, then –
- You must show your marriage certificate as legal proof.
- If you are dependent children, then –
- You must be below 22 years of age.
- You must be a student
- You must need financial support
What are the documents needed for a Dependent Visa?
The documents needed for obtaining the dependent visa are:
- Valid passport
- Marriage certificate
Or
- Any other document to establish the partnership
- Birth certificate of dependent children
- Proof of fund of the sponsor (via bank statements)
- Medical test results
- Proof of employment of the sponsor
- Other documents equivalent to the Certificate of Eligibility
How to apply for a Dependent Visa?
Cost of applying for a Dependent Visa
The cost of applying for a dependent visa depends on the country and visa type.
Sl No. | Foreign country | Types of dependent visas | Cost |
1 | US | H4 Visa and H1B Visa | $ 190 |
|
| F2 Student dependent visa | $ 160 |
2 | Australia | Partner subclass 309 and 100 visa | AUD7715 |
What is the processing time of a Dependent Visa application?
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Other Important FAQs
The most popular countries for applying dependent visas are:
- Canada
- Australia
- United States of America
- United Kingdoms
The things you must know about the dependent visa of Canada are:
- Spouses, parents, or dependent children of the immigrant can apply for this visa.
- The immigrant can have a temporary residence permit or permanent residence status.
- The dependents cannot work with this visa.
- If they want to work, then:
- They will have to file an application for a work permit to the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
The things to know about the Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas are:
- The Subclass 820 is a temporary spouse visa.
- It is the first step to gain a permanent visa.
- The Subclass 801 is the permanent partner visa.
- With the Subclass 820 visa, you can live and work in Australia.
- You are eligible for Subclass 810 visa only after residing in Australia for two years.
- While applying for these visas, you must be in Australia.
- You may be eligible for a permanent visa, even if your relationship has come to an end.
- You can submit one application, temporary and permanent visa.
- It will be processed by DIBP in two stages.
The details of the Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 visas are –
- The Subclass 309 visa is a temporary spouse visa.
- You are eligible to apply for the subclass 100 visa if you are still with your spouse or partner.
- You are eligible for the permanent partner visa (Subclass 100) after two years.
- You must not be in Australia while applying for the Subclass 309 visa.
- You can be within or outside Australia while filing the Subclass 100 visa.
The rights that you get under the Subclasses 801 and 100 visas are:
- Work in Australia permanently.
- Apply for citizenship in Australia.
- Get the social security amount.
- Sponsor relatives for PR in Australia.
- Travel from Australia to other countries for a period of five years.
Yes, you need the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work in the US.
The EAD (Employment Authorization Document) is basically a work permit. It is issued by the USCIS (the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). It offers employment authorization temporarily to the US non-citizens.
Any international student.
No, health insurance is not compulsory for an F-2 visa. But, you must opt for it as medical costs in the US are quite high.
The dependent children and spouse of the J-1 exchange visitor can apply for the J-2 visa.
But, there are several J-1 categories that do not permit J-2 visas.
These are:
- Au pair
- Secondary school student
- Camp counselor
- Summer work travel
The benefits of the H-4 visa are –
- Live in the US
- Obtain driver’s license
- Work in the US by applying for EAD
- Get an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Yes, H-4 visa holders can apply for permanent residency.
No, it is not possible to gain employment with EAD under the TD visa. But, you can change the status of your visa to get jobs.
Yes, you can enroll in an educational course via the TD visa. But, you might have to pay high tuition fees.
The validity of the TD visa depends on the validity of the TN visa. It is usually for 3 years.
- Spouses
- Partners
- Children (unmarried and below the age of 18)
- Students who have relatives
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Spouse or partners
- Relatives
- Children below the age of 18
- Students
The rights granted under the Dependent Student Visa in Australia are:
- The dependent can pursue an education in Australia.
- But the educational course must be for less than or three months.
- If the student is studying a bachelor’s degree, then the dependent partner can work a maximum of 40 hours per 2 weeks.
- If the student is studying at a post-graduate level (master’s degree), then the dependent partner can work without any limitations.
The basic requirements of a sponsor are –
- You must be able to support the dependent(s) financially
- You must have a permanent residence status
Or
- You must possess a valid work permit.
No, IELTS is not required for a dependent visa. But, some countries may ask for language proficiency results.
No, you cannot work with a dependent visa. But, with some dependent visas like the J2 dependent visa, you can work in the United States of America.
Yes, the UK visa allows dependents to enter the United Kingdom.
The permanent resident or the British citizen is the sponsor in the UK dependent visa.
The most popular dependent visas of US are –
- F-2 visa: For dependents of the F-1 visa
- J-2 visa: For dependents of the J-1 visa
- H-4 visa: For dependents of the HB-1 visa
- TD visa: For dependents of the TN visa
The chances of a dependent visa rejection depend on various reasons. These are –
- Incorrect filling up of the application form
- Submission of the documents is in an incorrect format
- Failure in submitting the required documents
- Hiding of relevant information pertaining to the visa
- Sending photocopies instead of original documents (when asked)
- Suspected fraudulence in the documents submitted
