Applying visitor visa for my kid and my mother-Confused on how to start.

[Reddy0856]

Hi all,

I am an international student with a valid study permit until 2021. I am planning to apply for a visitor visa for my 4yr old son and to my mother. How can I apply that?? Should I apply in the same application? or make a separate account and application for both of them?? I am not sure on how to start and documents needed for them. Please guide me.

Thank you.

 

[kat3onah]

Hi all,

I am an international student with a valid study permit until 2021. I am planning to apply for a visitor visa for my 4yr old son and to my mother. How can I apply that?? Should I apply in the same application? or make a separate account and application for both of them?? I am not sure on how to start and documents needed for them. Please guide me.

Thank you.

>>Based on http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=425&top=16
Can I fill out one visa application for my whole family if we are travelling together?
No. Each person must complete and sign the Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257), as well as any other forms needed. Each applicant aged 18 or over must also complete the Family Information form (IMM 5645).
You can submit all family member applications in the same envelope with one payment receipt for the total fee for all of your applications.

>>Based on the websites'definition http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#family_members
A family member is defined as 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.

I am not quite sure. But, if you refer to the links, it seems you need to create 2 accounts.1 for your mom and son. There is also a form that you need to fill up that means your are representing them. Other members can comment if I am wrong.