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Death of Main Applicant During Processing
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Most cases terminate; dependants rarely continue automatically.
Short answer: if the principal dies, most immigration/citizenship cases terminate; spouse and children do not automatically become principal. Notify agent and authority at once and check any survivor clauses.
FAQ
Can spouse become principal?
Usually a new application, not a simple switch.
Approved but no card yet?
Still may be affected — follow official instructions.
