Family structure
Identify the principal applicant and family route
Family applications can involve a principal applicant, spouse, children or other relationships with different documents and eligibility questions. Start with the category ICA publishes and confirm who may be included.
A family's genuine circumstances should be described accurately. Relationship status alone does not guarantee approval for any member of the household.
Evidence map
Connect each person to the right evidence
Create a family table with each person's identity, relationship, current status and requested documents. Check spelling, dates of birth, marriage or birth records and any translation requirements against the ICA checklist.
Do not upload a relative's document as though it proves another person's fact. If a name or date differs across civil records, prepare an honest explanation and supporting evidence.
Practical planning
Coordinate the household without making promises
Plan for the possibility that family members' applications or outcomes may not be identical. Keep travel, school, employment and pass decisions grounded in current official status, not a predicted PR result.