STUDY PERMIT: "Will accompany you to Canada?" for sibling going to different university

[vashistr]

I have been admitted to the Fall intake for my post-grad program. My real brother will also be travelling to Canada in the same intake, but in a different province/university. He already has his Study Permit approved. So, while filling out my Study Permit, in the "Family Information" form (imm5645e), what do I select in the column "Will accompany you to Canada?"

Also, there is a question on the CIC website "Are you accompanying a family member that has status in Canada, or has recently been approved to come to Canada?". Should I say YES in this?

I am really confused, really appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

 

[wonderbly]

He is not accompanying you, as he is not your dependent. Your trip is independent of his. You should say NO.

 

[vashistr]

okay, thank you. But for this question - Are you accompanying a family member that has status in Canada, or has recently been approved to come to Canada?

Do I say yes, as he has been approved to come to Canada, recently?

He is not accompanying you, as he is not your dependent. Your trip is independent of his. You should say NO.

 

[powereng1982]

okay, thank you. But for this question - Are you accompanying a family member that has status in Canada, or has recently been approved to come to Canada?

Do I say yes, as he has been approved to come to Canada, recently?

The question is not related to if you are travelling with a family member. But it purely about if you are accompanying (i.e their dependent) with someone in your family with a status. Since your trip is independent, so answer should be no.

 

[Simba112]

okay, thank you. But for this question - Are you accompanying a family member that has status in Canada, or has recently been approved to come to Canada?

Do I say yes, as he has been approved to come to Canada, recently?

The answer is NO

 

[winlife]

The answer will be most likely 'No'. Just to be safe, explain this situation in your SOP.