********* Jan 2019 - Applicants *********
- Thread starter Navraj
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For those struggling with what to put in the last name (as their parents or siblings may not have any last names on passport) fields while filling up family details after ITA, Refer to the links below:
In short, I find 2 approaches valid according to me:
I think option 2 will work better as they say not to use "Not Applicable" in guidelines
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/questions-answers-by-topic.asp?st=4.2):
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/search/2234563/?q=last+name&o=relevance&c[node]=54
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/no-surname-but-express-entry-online-profile-wrote-it-to-be-mandatory-field.263725/page-2
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/no-last-name.525063/
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/loe-explanation-format-required-for-explain-last-name-and-first-name-are-same.588931/
In short, I find 2 approaches valid according to me:
- Put "Not Applicable" in first name and name in last name and explain it in your LOE
- Put same name in both last name and first name boxes and explain it in your LOE
I think option 2 will work better as they say not to use "Not Applicable" in guidelines
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/questions-answers-by-topic.asp?st=4.2):
What do you mean by surname?
Your surname is your family name. It is also called your “last name.” When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document.
Do not use initials.
If you do not have a family name on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. Do not enter “Not applicable,” “*” or “NA.”
Your surname is your family name. It is also called your “last name.” When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document.
Do not use initials.
If you do not have a family name on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. Do not enter “Not applicable,” “*” or “NA.”
Confusion about family members travel history:
While filling post ITA forms, I believe we all come across something like:
Here are some references to fill out that information:
What I am confused with is "Do I need to include my parents travel history in this". But from the references so far looks like no I do not.
Also have a look on official glossary:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#f
While filling post ITA forms, I believe we all come across something like:
Travel History
Has fname lname, and if applicable, fname lname's family members taken any trips outside their country of origin or of residence in the last ten years (or since their 18th birthday if this was less than ten years ago). Include all trips: tourism, business, training, etc."
Has fname lname, and if applicable, fname lname's family members taken any trips outside their country of origin or of residence in the last ten years (or since their 18th birthday if this was less than ten years ago). Include all trips: tourism, business, training, etc."
Here are some references to fill out that information:
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/search/2234805/?q=family+travel+history&o=relevance
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/family-travel-history.519245/
- https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/travel-history.496688/#post-6054699
What I am confused with is "Do I need to include my parents travel history in this". But from the references so far looks like no I do not.
Also have a look on official glossary:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#f
Family members
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.
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.
it indeed is. especially when there are no to the point instructions. they are all scattered
Hi guys, I got my ITA on 28th November 2018. My brother is a Canadian PR and lives in Canada. He has documents to prove his residence (Utility bill, Bank statement etc). However right now he is visiting outside Canada so if I apply for PR right now he will not be present in Canada. Does he have to be present in Canada at the time of application?