ircc online account: applying for visitors visa as a group of friends

[Ernesto1]

Hi,
I'm applying for a visitors visa together with a group of friends through the ircc online portal. However the online questionnaires doesn't have an option for adding submitting applications for accompanying members.
The question in the questionnaire is ** 'Are you submitting an application for a family member' **
The accompanying people are not members of my family they are friends . In this case do I just choose yes since there is no other option?
Please advice

 

[Buletruck]

You all have to apply individually. Each applicant will be assessed on their individual merits.

 

[bellaluna]

Hi,
I'm applying for a visitors visa together with a group of friends through the ircc online portal. However the online questionnaires doesn't have an option for adding submitting applications for accompanying members.
The question in the questionnaire is ** 'Are you submitting an application for a family member' **
The accompanying people are not members of my family they are friends . In this case do I just choose yes since there is no other option?
Please advice

You choose "no" because they are not members of your family; they are friends.

The application guide defines family members as spouse and children. Not friends.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html#5256E4

 

[Ernesto1]

After choosing No, how do I add the other group members application as accompanying persons.? I know they have to fill separate forms, however I wanted to submit all as one in ircc online portal because we are attending a group event.
Please any one has such experience

 

[subodhp]

After choosing No, how do I add the other group members application as accompanying persons.? I know they have to fill separate forms, however I wanted to submit all as one in ircc online portal because we are attending a group event.
Please any one has such experience

Afaik you create multiple applications using multiple accounts