Family
Can my spouse work full-time on a dependent visa?
Not while remaining only on ordinary Dependent outside-activity permission. Full-time work generally requires changing to a work-authorized or unrestricted status.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Dependent blanket permission is capped at 28 hours per week.
- A qualifying full-time job can support a change-of-status application.
- Do not begin full-time employment before the correct status is granted.
Documents
- Identity documents
- Civil-status / relationship documents
- Certified translations where required
Likely cost
No single national fee; municipal certificates, translations, medical care or immigration procedures may carry separate costs.
Where to act
Municipal office, Legal Affairs Bureau, Family Court or Immigration Services Bureau depending on the family procedure.