Ok, This is one of the confusing parts to this:
I imagine that I will not be adding my brothers (22) and (26) and myself (citizen) here as dependents. ??
The title says, you must provided details of each of your family members (and the rest mentioned).
Generic application form for Canada (IMM 0008)
Dependants
You must provide details about each of your family members, whether they will come with you to Canada or not. You must list all your children even if they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada).
You must also include details on family members if you don’t know where they are (even those missing or presumed dead). If you don’t list them on your application, you will not be able to sponsor them later if your situation changes.
When prompted, you can add more family members by clicking “Add dependants.” You can also click “Delete” to remove any dependants. If you do not need to add family members, click “No.” Once you are finished, click “Complete and return to application” to save this form and return to the main application page.
Do you have dependants to add to this form? (required)
Yes
No
22 and over are not considered dependants anymore. You don't have to include them.
It clearly says dependants there "Do you have dependants to add to this form? (required)"
I posted this in another thread and posting it again here, so that who missed also sees it.
Adding where
@jeychie18 left, for anyone who is not spouse (one of your parent) or dependent (your sibling) or dependent of dependent (your nephew or nieces) of the principal applicant (one of your parent), there is no need to submit a separate
- Schedule A- Background/Declaration (IMM5669),
- Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
- Supplementary Information Your Travels (IMM5562).
- CV
- Moreover, you do not need to add a separate section in Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 008) for them.
To know who qualifies as a dependent, please refer the the guide 5772 or check the tool in the guide to check that. For the reference, I have put link to the guide and excerpt from the guide. Also, if anyone qualifies as dependent s/he must be included to calculate the family size.
This is based on my understanding of the guide, and other official references. I highly encourage you, and other preparing application package, to read it thoroughly. Also, I would appreciate a lot if you, or other, could point out my understanding is inconsistent with the guide or other official references.
Link to guide:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5772-application-sponsor-parents-grandparents.html
Dependant’s relationship to the principal applicant
Select your dependant’s relationship to you, the principal applicant:
- Adopted Child
- Child
- Common-Law Partner
- Grandchild
- Other
- Spouse
- Step-Child
- Step-Grandchild
- “Other”
Dependant type
Type A
The dependant is
under the age of 22 and single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).
Type B (Important: This dependant type applies only if your child’s age was locked in before August 1, 2014)
The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22.
Type C
The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for themselves because of a medical condition.
Not sure which type of dependant your child is? Check if your child qualifies as a dependant by answering a few questions.