Pakistan: Online Visit Visa

[aliimamsyed]

Hi,

I have gone through all the details to apply for Canadian visit visa and checked the particular threads as well. I am little confused.

Here is the case:

• My elder brother (Canadian Citizen) invited us to visit Canada.
• We are four persons. Myself, wife, father, and mother.
• Father and Mother got their 5 years Canadian visit visa expired this month.
• Mother has visited Canada two times previously.
• They intended to visit Canada again in 2020, but myself and wife would like to accompany them and visit Canada as well. So we are four people applying for a visit visa.
• My other elder brother is also in Canada with PR.
• Collectively two families (2 brothers and their family) are there in Canada.

My Questions:

1. Do I need to apply as an individual case or a collective one being myself as a primary applicant?
2. Instead of providing supporting documents myself, elder brother need to provide anything along with the invitation letter?
3. I have read in the forum that there are cases where applicants are many (family of 4 or 5) but only one person gets the Biometric letter, is it good to apply online or in person?
4. Once BIL received, do we need to get appointment ourselves from VFS Office or there are instructions written on the letter already? How and when the Biometric fees will be paid?
5. Any other tips or guideline?

P.S: @Bryanna, I would like to get input from you as well. Shall be thankful.

Regards
Ali
Pakistan