My move is employer-sponsored but my wife would come as a dependent. That side feels like an afterthought in everything I read. For those who've done it — what should we be doing now, months ahead?
Started my partner’s paperwork in parallel with the main application rather than after it was done — saved real time compared to doing it sequentially.
Following, exact same setup here, still months out.
Dependent routes and the evidence they want vary a lot between countries and change over time, so I'd treat any specific "they need X" here as a starting point, not gospel. The Visa section for your destination is the place to check the actual dependent path — then build the folder early, because the evidence is the slow bit no matter the country.
Does the dependent partner usually get full work rights too, or does that vary a lot depending on the specific visa route?
Important thread. Spouse/partner visa rules — what relationships qualify, the evidence required, and crucially whether the partner can work or study on that status — are country-specific and change. Please confirm the current requirements through the Visa section of your destination guide, and get qualified advice for anything borderline. The reassurance here is a starting point, not the official rule for your case.
Checking the guide for this specific point now, thanks for the nudge.