Yes, assess each intended accompanying person’s own history and eligibility. The official FAQ directs applicants to include the intended eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21 in the initial application.
Do not assume the principal’s review covers everyone
Each eligible joining family member adds a US$1 million gift and US$15,000 processing fee under current terms. Their individual records matter; the principal’s payment does not confer status or resolve another person’s immigration issue.
Review marriage documentation, individual admissibility and applicable visa availability, including any relevant chargeability rules. Compare granted status with pending derivative eligibility, including any case-specific age protection for a child who has turned 21. Program instructions recommend including a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 at the outset for program benefits, so the decision is best made before filing rather than after a job offer arrives. Assess each relative’s relationship, age, marital status, admissibility, and visa availability before budgeting programme amounts. A household with children on either side of that line should map the numbers for each person separately before treating any total as reliable. Confirm which person is the principal, which relatives qualify to join, and which governmental fee and gift amounts apply at the relevant stage.