I'm curious about a section on the student visa application form, and I was hoping to get some clarification on this. My brother is applying for a student visa. He has already been accepted by a university here. On the student form, there is a field where it asks for details on your family member if they have ever applied for a visitor/permanent resident permit, and to provide details on it. Does anyone have any idea what information they seek? Also, do they seek the most latest application details? Example, if I've visited Canada in the past so had visitor visa, but now I am a permanent resident, do they need both details, or just the most current status. Also, are they looking for a photocopy of your document or just the id no. etc?

Any help would be appreciated.