Common Dependents Visa Mistakes
Most Common: Applying before primary visa holder is approved. Must wait for primary approval first!
Critical Mistakes
1. Applying Too Early
Submitting dependent applications before primary visa is approved
Solution: Wait until primary visa holder has approved visa in hand, then apply for dependents
2. Missing Apostilles on Relationship Documents
Marriage/birth certificates not apostilled
Solution: ALL relationship documents must be apostilled from issuing country
3. Not Proving Financial Support
Primary visa holder doesn't show ability to support family
Solution: May need to show higher income or savings to prove you can support dependents
Pro Tips
- Apply for all dependents at same time (not separately)
- Get extra certified copies of relationship documents
- Have primary visa holder present at dependent appointments