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Hi,

How many family members including you, are in this application?

I am the principal applicant and filling this form, shall I write as 1 or 2 (including sponsor)?
 

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iSuperman said:
Hi,

How many family members including you, are in this application?

I am the principal applicant and filling this form, shall I write as 1 or 2 (including sponsor)?
Can you quote the Form # and the Question #

When I completed our application there was a question similar to this and the answer was two, the sponsor (me) and my husband.

But the forms have changed, and the best way to ensure you get good information is to indicate exactly which form and which question you are asking about.
The question you're asking about may not be the same section I referred to in my application.
 

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BethanyM said:
Can you quote the Form # and the Question #

When I completed our application there was a question similar to this and the answer was two, the sponsor (me) and my husband.

But the forms have changed, and the best way to ensure you get good information is to indicate exactly which form and which question you are asking about.
The question you're asking about may not be the same section I referred to in my application.
Generic Application Form - IMM0008ENU_2D
Question: 3

And yes I am doing the new forms from new package
 

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iSuperman said:
Generic Application Form - IMM0008ENU_2D
Question: 3

And yes I am doing the new forms from new package
Here is the instructions from the guide for Question 3:

"Write the total number of family members included in your application. This includes yourself, the principal applicant, and any family members, whether they will travel with you to Canada or not.

Note: Do not include the sponsor or family members that are already permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Individuals that will not be included in the undertaking should not be included in this total."

And here is the link which gives detailed instructions for how to complete the questions on each form.
You'll have to scroll way down to come to instructions for each of the different forms.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp#forms

That is the complete detailed Guide, and it should be your primary source for clarification on the meaning or wording of the questions.

Good Luck :D
 
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BethanyM said:
Here is the instructions from the guide for Question 3:

"Write the total number of family members included in your application. This includes yourself, the principal applicant, and any family members, whether they will travel with you to Canada or not.

Note: Do not include the sponsor or family members that are already permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Individuals that will not be included in the undertaking should not be included in this total."

And here is the link which gives detailed instructions for how to complete the questions on each form.
You'll have to scroll way down to come to instructions for each of the different forms.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp#forms

That is the complete detailed Guide, and it should be your primary source for clarification on the meaning or wording of the questions.

Good Luck :D
Thank you so much. Great help :D
 

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iSuperman said:
Hi,

How many family members including you, are in this application?

I am the principal applicant and filling this form, shall I write as 1 or 2 (including sponsor)?
Just you as the PA and the only 1 :)
 

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Just you as the PA and the only 1 :)
Wow, it was that simple. Thanks. :D
 

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I found the below link with instructions for IMM0008

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/complete-0008-5669.html

It says "

Enter the total number of family members included in your application. This includes yourself and any family members, regardless of whether they intend to accompany you to Canada or not.

"

The definition of Family members is:
An applicant’s closest relatives, in the context of an application to IRCC. It is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children.

see:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#family_members
 
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meisexk

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with regards to this,,what about my father an mother? they will be my dependant or not? if yes ,what will be the relation to primary applicant because there`s no option of fahter ,mother or parent?

appreciate and thank you
dhan lingden
 

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with regards to this,,what about my father an mother? they will be my dependant or not? if yes ,what will be the relation to primary applicant because there`s no option of fahter ,mother or parent?

appreciate and thank you
dhan lingden
The answer was posted above. The definition of family member of PA is close family members, such as spouse, common-law partner, children. Now, there is a form the PA and his dependant over 18 years old filled that asks for the name of parents, children and siblings. The definition of family members remains the same though.
 

meisexk

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BUT THER E`S NO OPTION TO SELECT "PARENT" OR "MOTHER" OR "FATHER"?
HOW TO CONTINUE WITHOUT THESE OPTIONS FOR MY PARENTS?

THANKS
 

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BUT THER E`S NO OPTION TO SELECT "PARENT" OR "MOTHER" OR "FATHER"?
HOW TO CONTINUE WITHOUT THESE OPTIONS FOR MY PARENTS?

THANKS
Turn of the CAPS. Its rude.

As very clearly explained, your parents are NOT dependents. You cannot include them.
 

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BUT THER E`S NO OPTION TO SELECT "PARENT" OR "MOTHER" OR "FATHER"?
HOW TO CONTINUE WITHOUT THESE OPTIONS FOR MY PARENTS?

THANKS
If you are talking to me, in regards to the form IMM 0008, it's only family members (definition above). No parents. Follow the guide, it is very helpful. Cheers.